✅ 10 of 9,267 total entries survive to Week 16a While there's something to be said for a gambler who's confident in their edge and willing to take big risks, Perry's decision and public responses certainly haven't come across as diplomatic. Absolute clown in every sense' - Asher Conniff, via Twitter 'Possibly the single corniest, most insufferable human I've ever met. Poker pro Asher Conniff was among the most vocal: The reaction to Perry's interview - and subsequent Twitter/X video of himself piling money into a suitcase at a sportsbook with the hashtag 'imnotchopping' - was generally negative. Perry, a lifelong gambler and son of professional poker player Ralph Perry, has been a divisive figure in the community for years, infamous for his outspoken and often arrogant nature.ĭespite some impressive recent poker tournament results ($6,847,297 on Hendon Mob, 218th all-time), he often attracts more attention with self-aggrandization and has drawn ire from many card players.

I’m the greatest bettor there is and I know it…why would I ever chop when I’m going to just win the damn thing!!! Perry was reported to have been the lone holdout, and took to Twitter (or 'X', whatever) to share his interview with the Review-Journal, and defend his position in the brash style he's become known for: The proposed chop deal - often used as a hedge in gambling-based tournaments where remaining entrants are mutually interested in splitting the prize pool - would have reportedly seen each of the 13 players paid out $400,000 while keeping the remaining sum to play for - roughly $4 million.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal then interviewed Perry, with the pro gambler fanning the flames on Twitter, boasting about his edge in one of Vegas' premiere football betting contests.īut among the aftermath of Perry's media spotlight has been a claim that this report isn't actually how it all went down. The Sporting News reported on December 15 that Perry - then one of 13 remaining entrants in the massive Circa Survivor NFL pool - had said no to partially chopping the $9.267 million prize pool after the other 12 had agreed to the proposal. Most of the world may not know who Sean Perry is, but he's causing a furor in gambling communities right before Christmas with some fairly Grinch-like behavior.

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