Anthony Hardy biography
Anthony Hardy built his path into professional poker through an earlier career as a bookmaker, a background that earned him the lasting nickname "The Booky" among UK poker circles. He transitioned that odds-setting expertise into competitive play, capturing his signature career achievement in 2007 with a victory in the partypoker World Open, one of the more prestigious European tournament titles of that era.
Beyond his marquee tournament win, Hardy has remained a recognizable presence on the UK cash game and festival circuit for years, including a memorable appearance at the 2016 Cash Game Festival London at Aspers, where he was noted for doubling up twice in a single £5/£5 Omaha session. Hardy's combination of a colorful nickname, a genuine tournament title, and a long-running presence in UK cash games has made him one of the more familiar personalities on the British live poker scene.
Career summary
Known as "The Booky" for his background as a bookmaker, Anthony Hardy captured the 2007 partypoker World Open title and has remained a fixture of the UK cash game and festival circuit ever since.
Anthony Hardy poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | partypoker World Open | 1st | Undisclosed |
2016 - Cash Game Festival London (Aspers) £5/£5 Omaha - Notable Double-Ups - Undisclosed
Anthony Hardy playing style
Hardy is known as a colorful, well-liked cash game specialist on the UK circuit, with a reputation for aggressive Omaha play built on the odds-making instincts from his bookmaking background.
Cash games
A well-known figure on the UK cash game and festival circuit, including deep runs at the Cash Game Festival London, where he has been noted for double-ups in Omaha side games.
Business & sponsorships
Worked as a bookmaker before transitioning into full-time poker, a background that earned him the enduring nickname "The Booky."
Why Anthony matters
A former bookmaker known throughout the UK poker scene as "The Booky," Anthony Hardy transitioned from setting odds to playing them, capturing the partypoker World Open title in 2007.
FAQ about Anthony Hardy
Why is Anthony Hardy known as "The Booky"?
The nickname comes from his earlier career as a bookmaker before he transitioned into professional poker.
What is Anthony Hardy's biggest tournament title?
He won the partypoker World Open in 2007.
How many WSOP bracelets does Anthony Hardy have?
Anthony Hardy has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.