Meet LearnWPT Instructor…
Niall Farrell, also known by his online screen name “firaldo87” has been dominating the live and virtual felt since 2008. Learning the game by watching late night poker on UK television, Niall started playing with house mates during his time studying business law in Stirling and further developed his passion for poker. As one of only 10 players to have secured poker's coveted Triple Crown by winning a WPT Main Tour title at WPT Caribbean in Season XV, in Europe a WSOP Bracelet for taking down the 2017 €25,000 High Roller, and the 2015 EPT Malta Main Event, Niall has earned the respect as one of the best players in the world. In addition to his impressive results in live poker, Niall has secured millions in online tournament earnings with prestigious victories including the 2014 Full Tilt Poker FTOPS Main Event and multiple PokerStars SCOOP titles.
Niall was recently featured as the subject of a BBC Scotland documentary called The Four Rules of the Poker Kings which chronicled a year in his career across four tournament stops in 2022 – EPT Prague in March, EPT Monte Carlo and UKIPT Dublin in May, and ending at the 2022 WSOP. In addition to being widely recognized for his exceptional poker play Niall showcases his expansive strategic knowledge while providing commentary for major online and live events.
As one of only 10 members of the exclusive Triple Crown Club, Niall Farrell has established himself as one of the best poker players in the world. His consistent results in both the live arena and online since 2008 are a testament to both his skill and dedication. When not playing poker you’ll find Niall enjoying time in Dumfries with his partner Edita and son Ruairi, or showcasing his Karaoke skills with friends. A truly unique personality in the poker world, Niall brings fun and competition to every poker table.
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