The political career of poker icon Antanas "Tony G" Guoga has ended for the time being.
Tony G announced his resignation from Lithuanian Parliament via Twitter, with The Baltic Times providing a brief report. He said he plans to focus on business and potentially play more poker going forward, music to the ears of his many fans who recall his days as one of the leading attractions in the game.
Political Forays Since 2014
After a successful career in poker, Tony G made a huge transition to politics in Lithuania, where he was born before spending some of his youth in Australia.