On Friday, former World Series of Poker (WSOP) November Niner Scott Montgomery posted on his Facebook account, “Getting ready to celebrate my gf’s birthday. hope she likes my gift!” This seemingly innocuous statement was met with some surprise by many as, prior to this, Montgomery had not indicated through Facebook any changes in his relationship status. Following his Facebook post, the discussion ratcheted up through the popular poker forum TwoPlusTwo.
A thread on the forum, which was shut down after only nine replies and slightly over one hour of comments due to the sometimes juvenile nature of online posters, included a picture of Full Tilt Poker pro Annette Obrestad and Montgomery looking rather cozy. Although both of the players are in London for the WSOP Europe festivities, the undated photo appears to show the twosome reclining on a couch with the background displaying Las Vegas.
To settle the issue, following his Facebook post, Montgomery updated his information page to include a change to his relationship status. Previously, the status was set to “single” but, following his hopes of his “girlfriend” liking her birthday present, the status now indicates, “in a relationship with Annette Obrestad.” As of late, both Montgomery and Obrestad have been quiet regarding their pairing, preferring to Tweet about their play at the WSOP Europe.
The pairing of Obrestad and Montgomery wouldn’t be the first time that the battles on the felt have led to the birth of a poker couple. Longtime poker couple and WSOP bracelet holders Phil Laak and Jennifer Tilly met over the poker tables; power pair Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg are also a duo. Popular married players such as Chip and Karina Jett and Marco Traniello and Jennifer Harman also have the game of poker to thank for their bliss.
Whatever the outcome of their relationship might be, both Montgomery and Obrestad have had tremendous success on the felt in their individual endeavors. Montgomery picked up his first WSOP bracelet during the run of this year’s tournament schedule in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event and has earned slightly over $4.1 million in his tournament poker career. Obrestad, for her part, made poker history by becoming the youngest bracelet winner ever by taking down the inaugural WSOP Europe Main Event in 2007. Her career earnings from live tournament poker has eclipsed the $3.1 million mark.
