- Poker pro Steven Jones, the 2023 WSOP Main Event runner-up who won $6.5 million, is now a contestant on Netflix’s “Squid Game: The Challenge.”
- He joins 455 other participants in a high-stakes competition for a staggering $4.56 million grand prize, one of the largest in reality TV history.
- The show is a real-life adaptation of the blockbuster Korean drama, featuring intense challenges to test the contestants’ limits.
- Unlike its fictional counterpart, the consequences are not fatal, but the pressure to win the life-changing prize money is immense.
From the Final Table to a Global Phenomenon
Many poker fans vividly remember the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, where Steven Jones, a professional from the USA, showcased incredible skill and endurance. He ultimately finished as the runner-up, securing a massive $6.5 million prize. While his performance at this year’s WSOP didn’t yield the same headline-grabbing results, Jones has found a new, and perhaps even more intense, arena to compete in.
A New High-Stakes Game
The Arizona native has traded his poker chips for a green tracksuit as one of the 456 contestants in Netflix’s highly anticipated reality show, “Squid Game: The Challenge.” Launching on the streaming platform on November 4, the series brings the globally successful Korean drama to life. Contestants will face a series of grueling challenges inspired by the original show, all vying for the enormous $4.56 million prize. Fortunately, for Jones and his competitors, elimination doesn’t mean death—just the loss of a shot at the life-changing jackpot.
Can Poker Skills Guarantee a Win?
The central question on everyone’s mind is whether a poker pro’s strategic mindset, ability to read opponents, and calm demeanor under pressure will provide a winning edge in this unique and demanding environment. Fans of both poker and the hit series are eager to see how Jones’s skills translate from the felt to the physically and mentally taxing challenges of the game.
Watch the Official Trailer
Get a sneak peek of the intense action and see if you can spot Steven Jones in the official trailer below.
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