Sammy "any two" George first to accept Durrrr Challenge - 14/08/2009

Sammy "any two" George is the first person to accept the Durrrr Million Dollar Challenge, signing up to take on Tom "Durrrr" Dwan in a million dollar match-up in September.

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Matchroom Sport announced the challenge in July and the Londoner made it clear that he wanted to take a shot at Dwan, who is widely regarded as the most feared cash game player in the world. George has become a familiar face in televised poker after appearing on a string of TV tournaments including a 24 hour session in The Big Game and Poker Million, where he made the semi-final. The epic confrontation will see two of the games boldest competitors lock horns.

"I'm buzzing - what could be sweeter than playing in the world's biggest heads-up match against Durrrr?" said Sammy. "I'm stepping up to the plate and putting my money where my mouth is and it will be an honour to represent my country against the best the US has to offer."

"My message to Tom is - paper cannot wrap up a fire," warned Sammy, who raised the stakes in a recent interview, stating: "With Phil Ivey and Patrick Antonius, you are talking about guys I rate quite highly. Guys like Durrrr to me are normal, you know, they're nothing special."

The challenge will see Dwan take on George over 500 hands in a live heads up match up. Each player will buy into the challenge for $500,000 and the blinds will be set at $500/$1000. No player can leave the contest until either the 500 hands are up or the player has bust.

Eddie Hearn, Managing Director of Matchroom Sport said: "I am delighted to welcome Sammy to the Durrrr Million Dollar Challenge. Sammy is one of the few players in the game who is willing to walk the walk rather than just talk the talk and although many will see him as underdog in this match, he has plenty of heart and should not be underestimated."