Frenchman Christophe Savary claims latest WPT Bracelet
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10/19/2009 12:21:38 PM
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19 October 2009. 415 contenders, including some of the biggest names in poker, recently threw down the gauntlet for the latest prestigious WPT Bracelet at the 2009 WPT Marrakech €4,500 Championship Main Event. But, the honours were taken by Frenchman Christophe Savary, who has only been spotted at major poker tournaments since 2008.
Savary’s victory was no mean feat, as the playing field of this coveted poker tournament comprised the likes of Bertrand “ElKy” Grospellier; “The Magician” Antonio Esfandiari; David Benyamine; Huck Seed and two of poker’s most formidable ladies: Annette Obrestad and Liz Lieu. But Savary played a brilliant game throughout and most certainly deserved his hefty first prize of €377,262.
Heading into the final stages of play, Ludovic Lacay had a significant chip lead. But, the turning point came when Savary first hit a set on the flop and then rivered a boat, during which was described as “the biggest pot of the tournament.” Lacay could not recuperate from this loss and was shortly after eliminated in 3rd place, leaving Savary to go heads-up with Eoghan O’Dea. Savary’s luck persisted as he finally managed to crack O’Dea’s bullets with a straight.
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Pablo (yo)
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10/22/2009 3:20:10 PM
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Pablo from Argentina
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2009 WPT Merit Cyprus Classic in full flight
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9/8/2009 10:41:08 AM
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7 September 2009. Day 1a of the $10,300 Buy-In World Poker Tour (WPT) Merit Cyprus Classic has attracted a strong playing field of 91 players, including the likes of previous All Africa Poker Tournament winner John Tabatabai; Huck Seed; John Monnette and even Antonio “The Magician” Esfandiari. Heads rolled from the word go and notable busts that occurred already included that of the formidable Italian high stakes player and 4 times WSOP bracelet holder Jeffrey Lisandro AKA “Iceman.”
No doubt one of the strong contenders for this prestigious title, would be Esfandiari, who made poker history by becoming the youngest poker professional ever to win a WPT Championship in 2004. To date, Esfandiari has earned close to $3,000,000 through poker; had three first place finishes at major poker tournaments; and even sports a WSOP Bracelet.
The WPT Merit Cyprus will be flighted in 2 starting days. There are now 63 players left from Day 1a and Day 1b will commence later today. To find out who finally wins this coveted poker tournament, keep your eye on this spot.
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WPT Ladies is launched
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1/9/2008 3:17:21 PM
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With ladies' poker taking the world by storm, it is not surprising that the World Poker Tour (WPT) has expanded its female focused offering to now include an official WPT Ladies League and a No Limit Texas Holdem Tournament circuit - WPT Ladies (WPTL). The tournament circuit will be offering buy-ins ranging from $300 to $1500, therefore providing a prestigious gaming environment where amateurs, semi-pros and professionals alike can pit their skills in a tournament environment.
The ladies will have the opportunity at each stop to win a WPT title as well as a seat in the WPT Ladies Championship.
Executive Vice President of WPT Studios, Robyn Moder, said: "Women are a rising force in poker. By bringing a WPT ladies league and tour stops to top gaming destinations across the US, we hope to support and perpetuate the evolution of the sport and recognition of the women who play."
We might just be seeing the likes of our very own Martie Faber and Karin Hasserriis at events like these in the future!
So ladies get your game on!
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