Tony G biography
Antanas Guoga, universally known in poker as Tony G, was born on December 17, 1973, in Kaunas, in the then-Lithuanian SSR, and relocated to Melbourne, Australia, at age 11, eventually holding dual Lithuanian-Australian citizenship.
He became a professional poker player at age 18 and built one of the sport's most recognizable and polarizing careers, capturing the 2005 European Poker Championships for £260,000 and the 2006 Asian Poker Tour Singapore title for $451,700, part of career live tournament winnings exceeding $11.2 million as of 2023. Tony G was inducted into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame in 2009, having built his reputation as much on outlandish, intimidating table talk and aggressive psychological tactics as on his results.
Away from the felt, he became a serious entrepreneur, founding the Lithuanian Poker Federation in 2010, serving as director and CEO of Cypherpunk Holdings, and organizing the #SWITCH! technology and entrepreneurship conference series, which grew from 6,000 to 15,000 participants between 2015 and 2018.
Guoga pursued an equally striking parallel career in politics, serving as a Member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2019 representing Lithuania's Liberal Movement before later joining the European People's Party and briefly serving as party chairman in 2016 following a corruption scandal; he also held a seat in the Lithuanian Seimas from November 2020 to February 2021 with the Labour Party before resigning amid internal party conflicts.
He was named in the 2017 Paradise Papers investigation regarding certain financial arrangements, and has also been a major sponsor of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation and an ambassador for the CoderDojo youth coding initiative.
Career summary
Poker's most theatrical provocateur, Tony G built over $11.2 million in tournament earnings and a Poker Hall of Fame induction before pursuing a genuine political career as a Member of the European Parliament and the Lithuanian Seimas.
Tony G poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Asian Poker Tour Singapore | 1st | $451,700 |
| 2005 | European Poker Championships | 1st | £260,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $11,200,000+.
Tony G playing style
Tony G is renowned for aggressive, outlandish table talk and psychological intimidation tactics designed to unsettle opponents, making him one of the most theatrical and polarizing personalities the game has produced.
Cash games
Competes in high-stakes cash games alongside a heavy international tournament schedule, known for outlandish, intimidating table talk.
Business & sponsorships
Founded the Lithuanian Poker Federation in 2010; director and CEO of Cypherpunk Holdings; organized the #SWITCH! technology and entrepreneurship conference series (2015-2018), which grew from 6,000 to 15,000 participants.
Tony G Net Worth
As of November 2026, Tony G net worth estimates range from $50 million to $300 million (self-reported).
Verified live tournament earnings account for $11.2M of prize money. Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Tony matters
Born Antanas Guoga in Kaunas, Lithuania, and raised in Melbourne from age 11, Tony G built one of poker's most polarizing personas before pivoting to a genuine political career in the European Parliament and Lithuanian government.
FAQ about Tony G
What political roles has Tony G held?
He served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2019 and later held a seat in the Lithuanian Seimas from 2020 to 2021.
What is Tony G best known for at the poker table?
He is known for aggressive, outlandish table talk and psychological intimidation tactics used to unsettle opponents.
How much has Tony G won playing poker?
Tony G has won $11,200,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Tony G have?
Tony G has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.