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Tony Guoga is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, currently leading Sol Strategies, a CSE-listed company. He has founded and supported numerous ventures, particularly in technology and blockchain, driving innovation and growth across industries.
In addition to his business pursuits, Tony served as a Member of the European Parliament and the Lithuanian Parliament, focusing on economic development and public policy. His passion for giving back is reflected in his philanthropic work, supporting sports, education, and community initiatives.
Tony Guoga is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor in blockchain, online poker, and crypto. He serves as Executive Chairman of Sol Strategies (CSE: HODL) and Tony G Co-Investment Holdings (CSE: Tony.CN).
Tony has founded and advises a range of ventures in poker, blockchain, digital marketing, SEO, gambling, and fintech, including PokerNews.com and CryptoNews.com (700,000+ monthly visitors).
His mission is to champion decentralized finance (DeFi) and expand the potential of online platforms for global internet users.
Born in Lithuania, Tony G (Antanas Guoga) moved to Australia at 11, but his deep connection to his homeland remains strong. His global activities reflect his broad impact, yet he remains devoted to supporting Lithuania.
Tony has played key roles in Lithuanian sports, serving as a sponsor and team manager for the national basketball team, vice-president of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation, and founder of the Lithuanian Poker Federation. He also served as vice-president of the Lithuanian Rowing Federation.
In politics, Tony was elected to the European Parliament in 2014 as part of the Lithuanian Liberal Movement, where he was recognized as one of the most influential MEPs, advocating for better conditions for European businesses. He also served as Chief Investment Officer to the Mayor of Vilnius.
Tony G has earned over $8.8 million in poker winnings, ranking 124th on the all-time money list—despite limited play since 2013.
His largest single win was $1,196,000 at the Super High Roller Series in Northern Cyprus (2021), followed by $882,000 at a Super High Roller event in Rozvadov, Czech Republic (2019). He’s also secured prizes exceeding $400,000 at major events in:
Tony’s consistent high-stakes success highlights his enduring impact on the poker world.
Tony G’s net worth is estimated at around $300 million, placing him among the top 10 richest poker players globally. However, most of his wealth comes from ventures beyond the poker table.
While poker was never just about the money for Tony, his entrepreneurial journey began the same year he turned pro (2002) with the launch of PokerNews.com, now the world’s leading poker website.
This was just the start of a series of successful business ventures that followed, solidifying his reputation as a savvy entrepreneur.