Following the recent signing of Isildur1 to Pokerstars a challenge series of heads-up showdowns has been created where anyone can challenge Isildur1 to a heads-up match of 2500 consequtive hands with each player bringing $150,000 to the tables.

Isaac Haxton was the first to take up the challenge and after 625 hands at each of 4 tables (2500 hands in total) Haxton emerged as the victor, being up by $41,701. Haxton had adopted a min-raise strategy which appeared to frustrate Isildur1 a little. Following many tos-and-fros Haxton just edged it but there is already talk of a rematch at some point after a few more contestants have taken a shot.

You can watch the challenges (or even take part!) at Pokerstars. Join Pokerstars and receive a $600 sign-up bonus