Alex Millar

Alexander Millar (born 29 July 1985) is a British professional poker player who specializes in online high-stakes heads-up cash games, specifically No Limit Hold'em, playing under the alias Kanu7[1][2] on PokerStars and IReadYrSoul on Full Tilt Poker.[3][4][5]

This article is about the poker player. For the fictional character, see Alex Millar (Being Human).
Not to be confused with Alex Miller.
Alex Millar
Nickname(s)Kanu7
IReadYrSoul
Born (1985-07-29) 29 July 1985
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)None
Money finish(es)6
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
European Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)1

Poker career

Millar specializes in online high-stakes No Limit Hold'em and rarely plays live tournaments. He has earned over $2,600,000 playing on PokerStars and over $1,800,000 playing on Full Tilt.[3]

Millar had studied at Warwick University.[6] He began playing freerolls and $5 tourneys for fun in his 3rd year. In the 4th year, he started to play low buy-in tourneys, SnGs and 50NL.[5] During that year, Alex moved up from 50NL & 100NL to playing 2000NL & 5000NL. After that he decided to take poker as a career.

In 2013, Alex was signed as a part of PokerStars team pro.[7] He resigned from his role stars ambassador in 2015.[1]

Millar considers Doug Polk, Ben Sulsky, and Isaac Haxton to be his toughest opponents.[6]

References
  1. "Alex Millar Interview - How Kanu7 Climbed To The Top Of High Stakes Mountain". 3 February 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  2. "Poker Player Kanu7". HighstakesDB. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  3. "IReadYrSoul on Full Tilt poker". HighStakesDB. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  4. Brian Pempus (2 April 2014). "Capture The Flag: Alex Millar". Card Player.
  5. Matthew Pitt (4 September 2013). "Best of the British Isles: Alex "Kanu7" Millar; High Stakes Cash Game Specialist". PokerNews.
  6. "Alex "Kanu7" Millar Interview". Bluff Magazine. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  7. "Alex Millar". PokerStars. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
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