Players Unknowingly Reconnect After Heads Up Match

The aftermath of a major poker tournament is an atmosphere that welcomes celebration. Foes who have been at each other’s throats for the better part of a week become fast friends and share in their spoils with friends and family amidst the relief from facing a barrage of big money decisions.

That’s exactly what Istvan Briski and Rayan Chamas got up to after finishing first and second, respectively, in the WPT Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open in Hollywood, Florida in November. They had chopped up the top two prizes, with Briski claiming $647,300 (including a seat to the WPT World Championship) and Chamas banking $600,000 even.

With each having a group of friends in tow, they set out to have a few drinks. As they reached deeper into the night, Briski and Chamas started getting deeper into their chat, discussing their lives and how things were going.