Jimmy Butler beats Neymar in Poker: Miami Heat NBA star and Al-Hilal forward gamble with Ryan Garcia
At the HUSTLER Casino in Los Angeles, American boxer Ryan Garcia, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, and Brazilian soccer player Neymar Jr. took a seat at a poker table together.
Professional streamer Ninja, along with Chris Eubank Jr., Jon Vlogs, and Dan Bilzerian, joined the group of sportsmen.
According to Hustler Casino, a group of players known as Legends on the Felt were a part of "the greatest event in poker history."
One of Garcia's first public appearances following the announcement that he would be suspended from the sport for a year as part of a settlement relating to a positive PED test was this event.
Garcia seemed thrilled to see Neymar arrive; the boxer has said that he is an admirer of the player.
Butler reportedly joined the table while looking for an extension with Miami. Butler was injured during the Heat's first-round loss to the eventual-champion Boston Celtics.
Neymar hasn't been on the field since October due to a knee injury he sustained during a match for the Saudi team Al Hilal.
Due to his injury, he was unable to participate in the Copa América. On Monday, Brazil will play Costa Rica in group stage action without its injured star.
OMG!! HAND OF THE NIGHT!! 😱😱
— Hustler Casino Live (@HCLPokerShow) June 23, 2024
$174,000 POT!! @neymarjr vs @JimmyButler
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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
Neymar's meniscus and ACL tears could not stop him, where an unforgettable poker night awaits with an unexpected pairing of athletes and streaming celebrities.
Neymar and Butler
Butler still looked very much like he belonged, dressed in a blue jumpsuit and dark shades.
He made a big investment all at once, up to $78,000. However, Neymar made an identical contribution—all $75k.
Butler's full house helped him win in a hand that went up to $174k.
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