2017 Cash Game Festival Gibraltar

2017 Cash Game Festival Gibraltar
Day: 1

Mr. and Mrs. Poland Enter the Room

Janar Kokk
Janar Kokk

Janar Kokk and his wife Elora Kask have attended many Cash Game Festivals and have just arrived in Gibraltar for this festival.

Kokk is one of the more animated players during Cash Game Festivals lost a prop bet during the Cash Game Festival Bulgaria in August against Martin "Franke" von Zweigbergk.

It is almost time for Kokk to pay the price as he will be exiled to the Polish village of Hrubieszów, located on the Ukrainian border to live for one month between May 31 and June 30 as a "punishment" or sorts.

What turned out to be a punishment may be a story of a lifetime for Kokk as Polish local and national media have been in touch with him after the story went viral at PokerNews. Additionally, the mayor recently offered Kokk a personalized tour and they may be holding a poker tournament in his honor.

While Hrubieszów may not be a household name for many, a big name in poker is originally from the village in World Series of Poker gold-bracelet winner Henry Orenstein, who now lives in New Jersey.

Orenstein worked his way to success in the United States and became a millionaire as a toy maker. He also founded Topper Toys and was able to convince Hasbro to produce Transformers, his patented product.

Orenstein had a huge impact on poker as well. Among his many patents included the ability to detect and display hole cards in poker games in the United States. Many believe this is what led to the success of poker on television.

He was also the executive producer of Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament and produced the High Stakes Poker.