Anthony “The Booky” Hardy, professional poker player, won the 2007 PartyPoker World Open held in London.
Despite an extremely strong field The Booky, with his tenacious play, scooped the $200,000 first prize, the biggest of his career so far.

Ladbrokes Poker Million VII 2008

The Booky beat; Kevin Lanceley, Roberto Romanello, Roland de Wolfe, Theo Jorgensen, Nichlas Saarisilta in his heat in July.

He went on to the Semi-finals played on Thursday, December 11 where he was matched against Sammy George, Dave Ulliott, Marty Smyth, Eoghan O'Dea, Roy Brindley and Tony G for a place in the final. Read the Full Story.

Poker School

DVDs, books, on-line tutorials, all fine, but if you are going to play poker successfully with other people you must learn and train with other people. The dynamics, tensions and excitement of playing face to face with other people cannot be simulated.

“The Booky” runs coaching sessions for groups of all sizes and experience which will prepare you properly for the real thing. Fun, thorough and realistic, get ready to win.

Commentating

Adding insight and meticulous analysis, supported by his encyclopaedic knowledge of the game and its key players, "The Booky" is able to bring any poker game alive for a viewing audience.

With over 4 years of commentary and comment on Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky television, "The Booky" is becoming one of the country's leading TV poker commentators.