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Tom Dwan vs. Daniel Cates: The Ongoing Durrrr Challenge
The second 'Durrrr Challenge' between Tom Dwan and Daniel Cates began in late August 2010. Before the 'Black Friday' incident, Dwan and Cates played 19,335 hands, with Cates winning $1,251,059. The last session was held on March 29, 2011, and the players had to pause due to the 'Black Friday' incident.
Daniel Cates mentioned in July 2013 that he and Tom Dwan agreed to play at least 4,000 hands in August and then 8,000 hands every two months. However, the last session was held on August 30, 2013, and lasted only 168 hands.
The ongoing high-stakes poker match between Tom Dwan and Daniel Cates, known as the 'Durrrr Challenge,' has seen several pauses and controversies. The last session was held on August 30, 2013, and lasted only 168 hands.
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