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WSOP 2011: France won its fourth bracelet
After the triumphs of Bertrand Grospellier, Elie Payan and Fabrice Soulier, Antonin Teisseire won the French fourth gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) by winning the Event # 50, Triple Chance No-Limit Hold'em. Ranked at the 20 th place at the beginning of Day 3, Teisseire succeeded in winning his first major title with a bonus of $ 825,604. In the event # 48, the trophy was awarded to the American player of Greek origin Athanasios Polychronopoulos. His passion for poker let him won $ 650,223 and the gold bracelet. And in the other poker room of Rio where was played the Event # 51, a Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-low Split-8 or Better of $ 1,500 which brought together 946 players, the young student of 21 years old, David Singontiko, won the victory after having faced Michael Lee during the final heads'up. So he pocketed the first prize of $ 268,235. Antony Lellouche and Pascal Perrault were part of France representatives who acceded to the money list during this championship.
After three days of competition rather hectic, Matt Matros finally was the best players of the field of 579 participants at the Event # 52, a Mixed Limit / No-Limit Hold'em of $ 2,500. He managed to eliminate his opponent in the final duel, Jonathan Lane, and was able to win his second bracelet and the first prize of $ 303,501. As for the event # 53, the special tournament for ladies of $ 1,000 buy-in, there are only 14 survivors among the 1,055 registered players at the start of the event. Actually, Valerie McColligan hold the place of chipleader but famous players such as Amanda Baker and Karina Jett are still in the running. We also note the presence of Jonathan Epstein at the 7th position. She could be the successor of Vanessa Hellebuyck.
Source: Jack SMITH
Tuesday, 05 July 2011
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