Scotland’s Niall Farrell is making the journey to be a part of the final World Series of Poker to take place at the Rio. Niall Farrell , also known as ‘Firaldo’ online, is one of just nine players on the planet who have won poker’s live ‘Triple Crown’. With a World Poker Tour, Europen Poker Tour, and World Series of Poker victory to his name, the Scotsman is not only one of the most respected players in the poker community, he’s also one of the most well-liked. Farrell achieved that lofty ambition four years ago by winning a WSOP bracelet. Since then, he has turned 30, become a father, and, so far, survived a global pandemic – all with his trademark grin in place. For any British player traveling to Las Vegas, the options for travel have been vast. From quarantining practices to making sure a double vaccination has been administered a clear fortnight before the first event they play. And that’s been only the start of it. But Farrell is heading to Las Vegas for this year’s World Series of Poker, and like many others traveling from Europe, he has not found it without its logistical difficulties. “There are three options, but I’ll probably end up going via Mexico,” he laughs. “I’m looking forward to it. We could all do without all the other things we need to do [to get there], but needs must, I guess!” Those ‘other things’ include the necessity for players to receive both […]
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