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Tony G → Antanas Guoga
Tony G's real name is Antanas Guoga.
- Known as
- Tony G
- Real name
- Antanas Guoga
- Also known as
- Tony G
- Country
- Lithuania / Australia
- Category
- Poker Players
Tony G's real name is Antanas Guoga. He is a Lithuanian-Australian poker player, businessman and former Member of the European Parliament who played Day 1 of Hustler Casino Live's $1 million game.
Facts checked Oct 24, 2026.
Who Tony G Is
Antanas Guoga was born on Dec. 17, 1973, and moved from Lithuania to Melbourne at 11. He founded PokerNews in 2005, served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2019, and was elected to Lithuania's Seimas in 2020. Poker.org called him the "OG poker villain" in its report on Day 1 of HCL's $1 million buy-in game.
Things You Might Not Know
- PokerNews, citing Hendon Mob data, lists $11,295,295 in live earnings. (PokerNews)
- He is known for trash talk and televised clashes with Phil Hellmuth. (PokerNews)
About Hustler Casino Live
Hustler Casino Live is a livestreamed cash-game poker show filmed at Hustler Casino in Gardena, California, about 15 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Its first episode aired on Aug. 3, 2021, and it was launched by Ryan Feldman and Nick Vertucci (Los Angeles Times; Wikipedia: Hustler Casino).
FAQ
What is Tony G's real name?
Tony G's real name is Antanas Guoga.
Did Tony G found PokerNews?
Yes, in 2005.
Is Tony G connected to Hustler Casino Live?
Yes. He played Day 1 of HCL's $1 million game.