Part poker pro, part entrepreneur, part politician, Tony G became one of the most recognizable faces of the poker boom through his fearless style, unforgettable table talk, and willingness to battle anyone willing to take a seat.
Who Is Tony G?
Born in Kaunas, Lithuania, in 1973, Antanas Guoga moved to Australia with his family when he was 11 years old.
Competitive from an early age, he was Lithuania’s Rubik’s Cube champion before discovering poker in his late teens. While many players quietly worked their way through the ranks, Tony quickly became known for doing things differently.
His aggressive style, confidence, and larger-than-life personality made him impossible to ignore, helping him become one of the most talked-about players in televised poker history.
Few players in poker history have built a reputation quite like Antanas Guoga, better known as Tony G.
From Poker Pro to Businessman
While poker introduced Tony G to a global audience, it was never his only focus.
Over the years he has built a successful career in business, investing across technology, cryptocurrency, sports, and startups. He has also played an important role in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation throughout Lithuania and Europe.
Tony was one of the early figures behind CoinPoker and helped bring cryptocurrency and online poker closer together long before the idea became mainstream.
His business success has allowed him to remain active in poker while pursuing opportunities far beyond the game itself.
Tony G Career Highlights
Tony G’s tournament résumé stretches across more than twenty years of high-stakes competition.
Some of his biggest results include:
- Winner of the 2005 European Poker Championships Main Event
- Winner of the 2006 Asian Poker Tour Singapore Main Event
- Winner of the 2007 Moscow Millions Main Event
- Winner of the 2021 Super High Roller Bowl Short Deck event for $1.19 million
- Runner-up finish in a Triton Poker Super High Roller event worth $1.39 million
- More than $11 million in live tournament earnings
- More than 20 World Series of Poker cashes
His results tell only part of the story. Tony’s biggest impact on poker came through the attention and energy he brought to every table he played.
Beyond the Poker Table
In 2014, Tony was elected to the European Parliament, later becoming one of Lithuania’s best-known political figures.
He has supported numerous educational, technology, and charitable initiatives, while also serving as a major supporter of Lithuanian basketball and youth development programs.
In 2010, he founded the Lithuanian Poker Federation, helping establish a stronger foundation for poker in the country and supporting its long-term growth.
Whether in business, politics, or poker, Tony has always looked to build something bigger than himself.
The Tony G Legacy
For many fans, Tony G represents an era when poker personalities were every bit as important as poker results.
His famous clashes with some of the biggest names in the game produced moments that are still watched and discussed today. Yet beneath the table talk was a player capable of competing with the best in the world.
Few figures have had as much influence across poker, business, and public life. That’s why Tony G remains one of the most recognizable and enduring names, both online and in real life, the game has ever produced.
Where To Play Poker Against Tony G
Tony still appears in selected high-stakes cash games, tournament series, and special poker events around the world.
Tony G is most frequently found on: CoinPoker
Where To Follow Tony G
X: TonyGuoga
LinkedIn: Antanas Guoga
