Tom Dwan On Private Games, Crypto & The $3.1 Million Wesley Hand | 888Ride

To round out our final WSOP edition of 888Ride, we get a true living legend in the form of Tom "durrrr" Dwan. Known for crushing the highest stakes online games pre-Black Friday and his early appearances on High Stakes Poker, Dwan's impact on the poker landscape is immeasurable. In this rare interview, Dwan shares his thoughts on the state of live cash games, crypto, his infamous hand against Wesley on Hustler Casino Live and he even touches on the recent controversy of his alleged debts he owes.
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[@888poker]

A special thanks to Tom for hanging out with us. What's your favourite durrrr hand?

[@Justin-np3ki]

The bob safai hand where he had 86 clubs against AQ. And esfandiari basically called his exact hand (he said 74 clubs which was essentially the exact same hand)

[@benjaminlopez9662]

Was that the hand where he shoved the river and bob folded top pair?

[@Jimbojanko17]

Definitely the hand where Tom starts crying at the end of a huge bluff against ivey. And elezra slept through the whole thing. Woke up and said, "he had a hand, let's go" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@shahrukh877]

The 86o against the Professor

[@KA-cm3nv]

Definitely the ivey bluff buddy knew he was bluffing and Tom still got it through 😂

[@daaaaaaaaniel]

The ol' drive from Aria to Aria. Classic.

[@zacherywall3413]

Tuchman has to learn when to let the guys keep talking during a train of thought instead of interrupting so much. Other than he’s freaking great

[@nohalfmeasures6]

Jungleman has entered the chat.

[@maxbarnes3967]

Tom should pay his debts

[@pokerlemons]

Dude in the back with the camera. 🤣

[@arnogoossens9892]

There's actually a woman with a makeup mirror doin her makeup in the back, seriously 15:50

[@Tast3MyVeng]

Dwan is a ball of negativity, I love it

[@cristanraulbumbu5445]

Guy filming from the trunk. Respect bro!

[@Digicord]

The durr Micro's episode is still an all time classic!

[@FriendsForFriends666]

When Tom desperately needs a ride and you have a car....

[@jodyalbert3426]

😂

[@eqeeqeqeqeeqeqeq6696]

„Yo bro remember when youve asked me for that interview six years ago? Im in Vegas rn“

[@maxwellfisher446]

Lol

[@ObscureReference9]

i like durrr but promoting crypto and denial you've ever scummed anyone are interconnected and you cant change my mind.

[@abbeybon]

18:54 At best, "it wasn't a bad" interview, but it wasn't exceptional either. I like David Tuchman, but I believe his approach to interviewing someone like Dwan was completely off, which is why the ice never really broke. 🥶🥶

[@oopsdididothat7727]

The ending, dude ended up rambling about the allegations & looked like he was holding his breath

[@thevoiceofreason5589]

4:47 I’d be pretty annoyed if the guy interviewing me was on his phone. While driving.

[@bobsmith3291]

are you a bit of a tart?

[@infamous7593]

How do you know he wasn't looking at a gps

[@bentonja668]

Everyone is on their phone while driving. If you say you aren't, I don't believe you

[@hellocyrax]

Great interview

[@888poker]

Thanks for watching!

[@kingsavvysaver]

Should have asked about the jungle man challenge? 😂

[@billj4525]

Jungleman just talked about it a week ago. I don't know if Tom ever has publicly. I don't expect him to.

[@Tom-sd5ru]

Tuchman is the perfect joke for this job

[@dullatron]

"Where did that card COME from?"

[@SabeYT]

17:31 start talking about debt

[@RoCkShaDoWWaLkEr]

17:45 is where Dwan talks about the debt controversy. It's basically a non answer....

[@Romans8-9]

He doesn't owe anyone an answer. It's a private matter that was outed and was seemingly resolved privately. Why should his debts or settlements have to be made public?

[@ltisenotem]

​@@Romans8-9 if you actually don't know, Toms debts were made public by people he owed money. He avoided talking to the relevant people about his debts until it was made public, so now it's publicly known that the dude is in lots of debt

[@Romans8-9]

@@ltisenotem I am aware of what happened, which is why I said he was outed. The matter is presumably resolved. Whether it is or isn't though, no one outside of those involved is owed some kind of explanation from him.

[@AmbitiousAngel]

@@Romans8-9 It's resolved IF BOTH PARTIES SAY IT'S RESOLVED. The people that Dwan ows money to didn't say it's resolved. PS: the whole reason Dwan's debts were made somewhat public IS BECAUSE HE REFUSED TO PAY FOR YEARS. If a debt isn't paid in years then it becomes theft.

[@JoeNoSay]

This is the first time I’ve ever read comments where you’re both right. Wow

[@alexchan1022]

does Tom have a black eye and a really puffy eye in this interview? maybe he just came back from being roughed up for his debts

[@cronstrubzo]

Rick Sheng of the Double Dragons gave him a beating for speaking out of turn last night.

[@Dan_Inc.]

Is it really necessary to have someone laying down in the back with a camera instead of just setting up a GoPro? lol

[@johnc3886]

This chat is a very tough crowd...honest and truthful, but nevertheless very tough. LOL. Tom: 'In ten years time, the Dwan Crime Family will be completely legit - I promise'. lololol.

[@jonathancejamartinez816]

Mr Dwan I’m still waiting for you to pay me from are cash game we had on are buddy’s kitchen table back In 98.

[@wuzi9818]

Hey get Viktor Blom

[@888poker]

That would be epic...Might be a harder get than Tom

[@travisbickle0526]

Viktor is not a person that likes to be in front of a camera at all. I'd be shocked if that were to happen.

[@Raulsta1985]

@@travisbickle0526 Rocketpoweredmowhawk!

[@Raulsta1985]

@@888poker Gus Hanson if you haven't already. The guys story is insane!

[@shahrukh877]

@@travisbickle0526 Get him on the phone

[@Touji_Kyosei]

I love how Dwan the scambot signed with WPN but does no promo, never plays on the client, and then promotes 888. This whole industry is full of clowns.

[@chris7sutton19]

And Ryan Depalo promotes a free to use platform and gets booted. Hahaha

[@Jeffersonokay]

@@chris7sutton19excuse my ignorance, how is he a scambot?

[@GreenIslandWoodworks]

Hey Touji, admit this......If any company paid you $50 to wear a logo while you played, then you would be drooling with gratitude.

[@be4stable]

@@chris7sutton19 free Depalo

[@chris7sutton19]

@@Jeffersonokay WPN network is riddled with bots and ACR does very little to combat them even after people give their security team a list of known bots

[@michaelb4090]

Dwan saying he doesn’t love poker is a joke and just proves there is something wrong with him, sociopath needs humbled lol still love the dude 🎉

[@TheMpmpmpmpmpmp]

I mean I would venture to say anyone who said they loved poker as a professional player would be more of a sociopath. Playing with friends is a lot different than playing for a living for hours on end. Poker is a very predatory zero sum game and I find it extremely hard to get enjoyment out of it over the long term.

[@haniotis3421]

Would one rather travel, enjoy wonderful views, maybe the beach, eat great food, and just take it easy with the people we love? Most of us would. Better that than to grind it out day in and day out for many hours a day at a card table with others who also want to take your money.

[@TheMpmpmpmpmpmp]

@haniotis3421 Romanticizing poker doesn't really make much sense. Playing a zero sum game for hours on end where you fold or don't play 95% seems like torture. Even the highest caliber players can find themselves broke or in debt very easily.

[@jacelittle7158]

This was uncomfortable lol

[@GreenIslandWoodworks]

No it wasn't...TD was as cool as usual for some one who has seen it all and more.

[@jacelittle7158]

@@GreenIslandWoodworks I think both are great, but to squeeze in so much controversy on a 15 minute drive will always be hard to do. Tuck did great.

[@Frik0z]

Impressive, very nice. Let's see Paul Allens 3.1 Million hand...

[@888poker]

😂

[@Randy1337]

Patrick Bateman(Christian Bale) killed Paul Allen(Jared Leto) in American Psycho

[@cnepup9870]

Legendary debter, TD!

[@davidmulligan7175]

We need the durrrr challenge 2024

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

Why he won't pay anyways

[@MrFurley2u]

Oh f*** is this the guy that does the Hustler stream David Tuckman?🥺

[@richardthomas1566]

Durr is Spock’s kid

[@brettblaster]

Why’d you guys choose Tuchman? So many better interviewers out there

[@AlanBurr-nu5tm]

I have a question for Tom D. How would u get people to stake you when you are not well known in poker ?

[@EL_lorenzo]

Whats the name of the intervieuwer? He does also HUstler commentate right?

[@888poker]

Yep, David Tuchman: The Man, The Myth, The Legend

[@MrFurley2u]

Yes he does, not a fan of Tuchman.

[@Johnsir88]

his answers are so uninteresting and condescending. reeks of arrogance and hes not really bringing in alot of new insight or information

[@GreenIslandWoodworks]

Man, that wasn't my read at all, quite the opposite actually. I guess it's the same with Trump. No matter what he says, half the people will snarl at his egotistical lies and arrogance while others think the sun shines out of his a%& as both sides have their minds made up ahead of time.

[@Poppyblockhead]

You know you just described yourself 😂 deep down you know that’s the truth too

[@GreenIslandWoodworks]

@@Poppyblockhead Who ever you're referring to Poppy, you're absolutely right, of course. (attention: sarcasm alert on high)

[@NeweyAdrian1]

He also screams drug addict

[@ZPS51491]

Are you smuggling Tom to his hideout?

[@JSmooove98]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jvegas3209]

Crypto 😅 so when your not gambling your gambling 😅😅

[@AlojzyWajcha]

I have some volume to listen interview. When you have jingle between chapters, my ears blowing!!! It's to loud. Think about that

[@RacerX1971]

Does Dwan still owe millions?

[@brentpasternak2383]

Pay ur debts tom and stop lying to the poker community

[@MalachiCoombs]

Make this louder

[@lordfarquard9902]

PAY UR DEBTA TOM AND STOP LYING TO THE POKER COMMUNITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TaylorHaubrich]

I find Dwan to be annoying.

[@dimecanal]

Tom has been playing poker for 20 years if he still has to play and feel it like work something event wrong specially playing the stakes he plays in

[@9to5poker53]

Tuchman is such a try hard, so cringe. Who keeps giving this guy jobs in the poker world?? His wound up, uptight energy just vomits over anything he touches. The guy is NOT confident. You can literally feel him pulsating. So many better options at this time in poker to bring some fresh blood in there

[@brettblaster]

Ya highly agree this was a wasted spot to actually interview Dwan

[@MrFurley2u]

Holy f***, exactly my thoughts on Tuchman, a big fan boy on poker celebrities. If you want to do a real interview stop with the softball questions!

[@thelos1331]

Bottom line, Juwanda had trips.

[@888poker]

😂

[@Randy1337]

Tom Dwan

[@707ridah]

Plus that huge rumor that Dean owes Tens of million to the Chinese is SUSPECT.. hes made tons of cash but has lost more

[@trivet1970]

i used to watch him back in the day multi tabling Omaha 6 to 8 tables at high stakes, The online OG!

[@user-xe6gx6wh4g]

If your intention is to buy and hold Bitcoin because you believe it is a valuable asset and it will appreciate in value over time is one thing.. But if you say you're involved in the 'crypto' industry means you either have no clue what you're talking about or your intent is to scam someone. Convince me otherwise.

[@alcoholica1986]

If he started today his name would be ddeerrrrpppp

[@AlexQueRico]

Tom going all in $TAO❤

[@product8422]

most awkward interview ever! Love that tom doesn't mind dragging other poker sites in the dirt!

[@raziel0729]

17:01 Peter Jetten?

[@UriahCreep]

Well, that was a waste of time.

[@Will-kc7kx]

Oh all the places u couldn't find a place and had to drive around in a car.

[@gurumack]

ai and crypto. You heard it folks. If you're fading crypto this cycle youre missing out

[@mero40k]

How many careers have you ended?

[@Chillin007]

Of course you used to love poker. Also, pay Jungleman back.

[@NotInAsia]

he paid Jungleman. He doesn't owe him anything... even Jungleman said he actually didn't need to pay as much as he did for that failed 'challenge'

[@GreenIslandWoodworks]

@@NotInAsia No one that plays those huge cash games ever said "Never a lender or a borrower be". These guys usually have money owing to them at the same time owe money to others...they constantly lend and borrow, lose and win. It's just how it is.

[@NotInAsia]

@@GreenIslandWoodworks I don't disagree, just not sure why you're telling me that. Maybe you meant it for the original comment poster.

[@GreenIslandWoodworks]

@@NotInAsia Hey, you're right.

[@billj4525]

@@NotInAsia It's not resolved though according to Jungleman. He's been paying penalties. He's still never paid him in full even after all these years, so it's not true to say he doesn't owe him anything. Jungleman just put out an interview about this like a week ago.

[@RegalHankHill]

the only thing dwan cares about is money...he doesn't even care about the people that literally finance his poker. why wouldn't "the best" win his own money like EVERY OTHER top player. why get staked and lose it consistently enough to start getting loans instead of winning. the fact he owes millions to multiple people says many things. 1: doesnt win 2:doesnt pay debts WHEN he wins. bad combo for a guy who doesnt want to bet on himself

[@Oceansarebluee]

Tom needs to explain these issues in an interview in depth if he thinks he isn't wrong and wants his named cleared. If not, it seems odd that so much has came out about him owing people money yet he always makes these statements like he's been wronged. Come on Dwan just do the interview and explain once and for all or just accept that you sir are a scammer.

[@DoyleBrunsonPowerPoker2]

Tom Dean says he doesn’t love poker but has played for the last 20 years of his life… what a clown! 🤡

[@TheMpmpmpmpmpmp]

That's like saying just because you work the same job for 20 years you automatically love it. Poker would get extremely mundane after a couple years.

[@DoyleBrunsonPowerPoker2]

@@TheMpmpmpmpmpmp this guy makes millions! Tom Dean is a clown for stating he doesn’t love poker.

[@DoyleBrunsonPowerPoker2]

@@TheMpmpmpmpmpmp playing a game for a living is a lot different than a regular job. 🤡🤡

[@TheMpmpmpmpmpmp]

@@DoyleBrunsonPowerPoker2 he could make billions doesnt mean he has to love it.

[@jodyalbert3426]

Tom Dean, 😂

[@chunckyfreshnut]

Does he owe lots of people money

[@josephmcbrien7646]

Does my dad owe child support?

[@GreenIslandWoodworks]

How would any of the posters on this thread actually know anything about that lol

[@dtrain2317]

He only owes about $30MM

[@jimmy87587]

Biden 2022 🙏

[@bestbotreview]

He shilling pyramid scheme coin clearly the gangs got him 😂

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Many Americans do not know the boot is the trunk. I do though.

[@DoyleBrunsonPowerPoker2]

@@jimmy87587 Triad comment was a lot nicer than your edited Biden comment 🤡🤡

[@ambientexpanse]

LOL

[@BerardiOhio94]

Dwan was able to leave the compound?

[@terryc7654]

Young tom was cool. Old debt-carrying scammy tom is yuk.

[@skillfuldabest]

Majority of people are in debt.

[@lordfarquard9902]

@@skillfuldabestmajority of poker players are extraordinarily crypto rich

[@skillfuldabest]

@@lordfarquard9902 rofl

[@lordfarquard9902]

@@skillfuldabest I wish I’d watched all the videos of them promoting crypto way back in 2014. I wouldn’t be in my mums basement right now 😂😂

[@lordfarquard9902]

@@skillfuldabest If they’re not rich from crypto then nobody is 😂

[@1george1100]

Like Tom from what I’ve seen. But obviously hiding stuff around debts.

[@ajaysihota2299]

Pay your debts bruh

[@GreenIslandWoodworks]

You talking about Trump again? lol These big time players borrow and lend hundreds of thousands to each other all the time without a handshake or contract. Sometimes they win big and are owed and sometimes they lose big and need time to pay it back...what goes around, comes around. Next year some player will owe Dwan a million and 6 months after they will negotiate it down to $700K but with a promise to invite Dwan to a few soft games full of coked up billionaires..

[@billj4525]

He's broke, or close enough. If he wasn't broke he wouldn't have all these debts.

[@GreenIslandWoodworks]

@@billj4525 If you owe $300,000 then you have a problem, but if you owe $10,000,000 then it's the people you owe the money to who have massive problems lol

[@smartmoneyachti]

GETIN CRYPTO !

[@Food_Travel_Poker]

Sponsor me!!! I’ll wreck all the pros in any tournament

[@BillJones23]

Tom is a criminal

[@TravelPhillipines]

Isn't he a ACR pro tho lol

[@ek5659]

Have he paid all the debts

[@dcat33]

Nothing to explain when you have the nuts 9:28. Wesley acted like he regretted his bluff and Gia life with the whole ostrich in the sand move

[@ernestoleitao8684]

"the way" w durr and tuch,,,,,

[@888poker]

😂

[@offdabeatz]

Haha their not that old

[@nicholasboodhoo1675]

Durr

[@phzeppelin]

Legend!

[@brickcitybeatdown]

Tom Donk

[@bigbadbruins1]

He talks in circles. He never gives a straight answer.

[@TheCatBrotherhood]

Too loose to win a bracelet imo

[@terrymiller111]

Romulan face.

[@ITSBrettTV]

TRUMP 2024

[@iSuhBruh]

Awkward

[@GreenIslandWoodworks]

Why? Because he didn't want to discuss in public his personal financial situation? Would you? High stakes poker is different from your credit card debt.....at any one time some player like Dwan will have millions owed to him or owe millions or a combination of both with lots of different players and backers.

[@thexentrader897]

such a sweet kid

[@77oregano77]

Someone introduce Tuchman to a razor, that half grown beard is hard to look at sheesh.

[@456redskins]

Sorry but these two are both so annoying.