Antanas "Tony G" Guoga is a Lithuanian-Australian poker player with over $11.3 million in career earnings. Tony G has built up a reputation as a charismatic businessman and philanthropist, as well as a member of the European Parliament from Lithuania (2014-19). In 2005, Tony G founded PokerNews, as well as several other poker affiliate sites.
In 2021, Tony G retired from the Lithuanian Parliament and has since racked up numerous cashes including at the 2021 Super High Roller Series in Cyprus.
In April 2024, Tony G was the third-ever guest on PokerNews' Life Outside Poker podcast show hosted by Connor Richards. Tony G spoke about growing up in Lithuania, founding PokerNews in the early 2000s, getting into European politics later in life and his favourite televised poker moments.
He also opened up about clashing with players like Phil Hellmuth in televised games and even issued a heads-up challenge to the Poker Brat. Will Hellmuth take him on, or is he, like Tony G said, "afraid to ever play me again?"
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Tony G Background
Born in 1973 in Lithuania, “Tony G” moved to Australia just before his teenage years and began playing poker a few years later.
His first recorded cashes were in Austria in 2002, and his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) cash came two years later, with cashes in seven-card stud and pot-limit hold'em.
In 2004, he finished second to Howard Lederer in the €10,000 Grand Prix de Paris WPT event for €339,930, before winning the European Poker Championships in London a year later for £260,000.
Throughout the mid-2000s, Tony G appeared and cashed numerous times on the partypoker Premier League Poker TV show.
In 2010, he became a partypoker Ambassador, only to leave and become an ambassador for TonyBet.com three years later.
In 2014, Tony G became a Member of the European Parliament, representing Lithuania's Liberal party.
“I think that Lithuanian politics needs new people and new blood and I want to change policy,” Guoga stated during his campaign’s launch in October of 2013. “I have been fortunate enough myself to be reasonably successful in my life and I have new ideas and hope to inspire others to come into politics, too. I think I can bring a lot to the table with my experience in life and business.”
In 2019, Tony G sought re-election to the European Parliament but was unsuccessful. He subsequently quit the Lithuanian Parliament in 2021.
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Tony G Poker History
According to The Hendon Mob, Tony G recorded zero live poker cashes between 2014 and 2017. Since then, however, he appears to have made up for lost time.
In 2019, he won the partypoker LIVE MILLIONS Europe Triton Short Deck Event for €237,250, and signaled to the world that a return to the poker world may be on the cards.
“I guess I’m going to keep studying the game now and see if I can take on the best players in the future,” he said. “My game is behind at the moment because I’ve been in politics for five years. I’m dedicated to serving my country, but now I’m back in poker and enjoying life again.”
Later that year, he finished fourth in the WSOP Europe with €250,000 in the Super High Roller for €799,045. In 2021, he again made it into the top stories of the year, with two stunning victories at the Super High Roller Series in Cyprus, for over $1.5 million combined.
In 2022, Tony G finished seventh in a €75,000 Triton Poker Series Madrid NLHE event for €241,000 before finishing as the runner-up in the €100,000 NL Short Deck Main Event at the same series for €1,305,000 ($1,389,436), a new career best.
Is Tony G Good at Poker?
Tony G's net worth owes a great deal to his poker successes. On top of his $11 million in live tournament earnings—much of which he earned in high roller events—he has won additional funds in cash games.
Tony G - Top 5 Best Poker Results
| Date | Event | Rank | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | €100,000 Triton Poker Madrid | 2nd | €1,305,000 ($1,389,436) |
| Aug 2021 | $100,000 SHR Bowl Short Deck | 1st | $1,196,000 |
| Oct 2019 | €250,000 NHE WSOPE SHR | 4th | €799,045 ($882,942) |
| May 2009 | €25,000 EPT Monte Carlo SHR | 3rd | €420,000 ($552,239) |
| Sep 2022 | $200,000 Triton SHR Cyprus | 10th | $485,000 |
Wealth - What is Tony G's Net Worth?
Tony G's considerable net worth comes in part from poker, in part from his businesses, and part from his work as a politician in Lithuania.
Tony G has over $11 million in live tournament winnings and no doubt more from cash games. He is also the CEO of Cyberphunk Holdings and owns a stake in several poker and blockchain-related businesses.
In February 2025, Tony G claimed to have made $100 million in business ventures in the past year.
Tony G Family and Relationships
Tony G has a total of six children, including two sons with his current wife.
Tony G Wife - Is Tony G Married?
Tony G is married to model Aistė Šlapokaitė.
Does Tony G Have Children?
Tony G has two sons, Herkus and Taurus, with wife Aistė Šlapokaitė. He also has three daughters and a son from previous relationships.
Tony G Political Career
Tony G’s political career began in 2014 when he was elected as a member of the European Parliament to represent Lithuania. As an MEP, Guoga played a part in shaping EU policies, particularly in the online gambling space. Tony G's background in business and poker brought a unique perspective to politics, and he was known for his outspoken approach.
Tony G's Top Poker Moments
Tony G vs. Ralph Perry
Tony G faced off against Ralph Perry in 2006 at the International Poker Championships in Las Vegas.
"I Got the Heart!"
Rob Yong was another in the long line of players that got into it at the poker table with Tony G. This time it was the Big Game in Germany. Despite the fact that Yong lost the hand on the river, Tony G's loud demeanor eventually got a smile out of him.
Tony G Bullies a Call, Loses
Tony G bullied Roland de Wolfe into calling with ace-eight, but his sevens are no good when De Wolfe turns an ace.
Tony G v Phil Hellmuth
Tony G has had more than his share of moments at the poker table with Phil Hellmuth, especially on televised poker shows like The Big Game. Tony G has repeatedly known that he can get under Hellmuth's skin through needles, loose-aggressive play and table talk.
Tony G Controversies
While most players and viewers welcome Tony G's antics, they have caused some controversial moments at the poker table.
For example, Tony G once lied to Phil Hellmuth that he hadn't looked at his cards, something The Poker Brat did not take kindly to.
In another instance, Tony G berated poker player Ralph Perry and said he would send him "back to Russia."
Tony G FAQs
Where is Tony G from and is Tony G Australian?
Tony G was born in Lithuania and he moved to Australia at the age of 11.
What happened to Tony G? Does Tony G still play poker?
Tony G still plays poker, though he isn't as active on the scene as he once was. Much of his time is spent on business pursuits and other investments.
How old is Tony G?
Tony G was born December 17, 1973.
What is Tony G known for?
Tony G is known for his table talk and antics at the table.
How wealthy is Tony G?
In 2025, Tony G claimed to have made $100 million in the past year.
