Jimmy Butler, star of the Miami Heat, recently triumphed over Brazilian soccer icon Neymar in a high-stakes poker game at the Legends of the Felt event in Los Angeles. Butler walked away with a substantial $174,000 pot after a dramatic showdown that was live-streamed via Hustlers Casino.
The event was attended by a mix of celebrities and professional poker players, including boxer Ryan Garcia, Chris Eubank Jr., social media personalities Dan Bilzerian, Ninja, and Jon Vlogs. The highlight of the evening was the intense face-off between Jimmy Butler and Neymar. The NBA star initially bet $5,000, to which Neymar responded by raising to $10,000. Butler, undeterred, countered with a 3-bet. The competitive spirits of both athletes led them to go all in. Butler emerged victorious with a full house, a win he had confidently predicted earlier on social media.
THE MOST EPIC HAND IN POKER HISTORY!!@neymarjr makes an incredible hero call vs @Mister_Keating for $199,000!!
But wait, @Mister_Keating says let’s keep running the river for:
– $50K more
– another $50K
– another $50k
– $75K more
– $60K more
– and finally another $75K pic.twitter.com/MEttxASTpM— Hustler Casino Live (@HCLPokerShow) June 23, 2024
Butler and Neymar share a close friendship, having hung out before the event. Neymar had posted a picture of them on Instagram with the caption, “I love u,” to which Butler teasingly replied that Neymar would still lose to him at poker. Butler’s prediction came true, adding a playful twist to their competitive yet friendly rivalry.
OMG!! HAND OF THE NIGHT!! 😱😱
$174,000 POT!! @neymarjr vs @JimmyButler
💰💰💰Neymar is ALL IN with trips vs Jimmy Butler’s FULL HOUSE@JimmyButler is now winning more than $100K tonight!!
Tune in NOW: https://t.co/AsrO2QjStY pic.twitter.com/YBuNkeU1g3
— Hustler Casino Live (@HCLPokerShow) June 23, 2024
By the end of the event, Jimmy Butler had accumulated $200,000 in total winnings. Displaying his generosity, he shared some of his winnings with those around him. Despite his loss to Butler, Neymar didn’t leave empty-handed. He later made a remarkable hero call against professional poker player Alex Keating, winning a significant $199,000 pot and eventually taking $360,000 from Keating’s stack.
This poker event not only showcased the competitive nature of these sports stars but also highlighted their camaraderie and the fun they have off the field and court.
Jimmy Butler, star of the Miami Heat, recently triumphed over Brazilian soccer icon Neymar in a high-stakes poker game at the Legends of the Felt event in Los Angeles. Butler walked away with a substantial $174,000 pot after a dramatic showdown that was live-streamed via Hustlers Casino.
The event was attended by a mix of celebrities and professional poker players, including boxer Ryan Garcia, Chris Eubank Jr., social media personalities Dan Bilzerian, Ninja, and Jon Vlogs. The highlight of the evening was the intense face-off between Jimmy Butler and Neymar. The NBA star initially bet $5,000, to which Neymar responded by raising to $10,000. Butler, undeterred, countered with a 3-bet. The competitive spirits of both athletes led them to go all in. Butler emerged victorious with a full house, a win he had confidently predicted earlier on social media.
THE MOST EPIC HAND IN POKER HISTORY!!@neymarjr makes an incredible hero call vs @Mister_Keating for $199,000!!
But wait, @Mister_Keating says let’s keep running the river for:
– $50K more
– another $50K
– another $50k
– $75K more
– $60K more
– and finally another $75K pic.twitter.com/MEttxASTpM— Hustler Casino Live (@HCLPokerShow) June 23, 2024
Butler and Neymar share a close friendship, having hung out before the event. Neymar had posted a picture of them on Instagram with the caption, “I love u,” to which Butler teasingly replied that Neymar would still lose to him at poker. Butler’s prediction came true, adding a playful twist to their competitive yet friendly rivalry.
OMG!! HAND OF THE NIGHT!! 😱😱
$174,000 POT!! @neymarjr vs @JimmyButler
💰💰💰Neymar is ALL IN with trips vs Jimmy Butler’s FULL HOUSE@JimmyButler is now winning more than $100K tonight!!
Tune in NOW: https://t.co/AsrO2QjStY pic.twitter.com/YBuNkeU1g3
— Hustler Casino Live (@HCLPokerShow) June 23, 2024
By the end of the event, Jimmy Butler had accumulated $200,000 in total winnings. Displaying his generosity, he shared some of his winnings with those around him. Despite his loss to Butler, Neymar didn’t leave empty-handed. He later made a remarkable hero call against professional poker player Alex Keating, winning a significant $199,000 pot and eventually taking $360,000 from Keating’s stack.
This poker event not only showcased the competitive nature of these sports stars but also highlighted their camaraderie and the fun they have off the field and court.
