Jeffrey Lisandro is on a roll. Lisandro earned his first WSOP bracelet ever back in 2007 at the seven card stud event. Well just a short time ago Lisandro earned his second career bracelet during the 2009 seven card stud event. he has now won his third career bracelet, number 2 for this summer, in event number 37, the $10,000 Seven card stud eight or better event.
Event #14, the $2,500 six handed limit hold’em tournament, of the WSOP was won by Brock Parker. The win was Parker’s first WSOP bracelet an amazing feat in itself. After earning the bracelet, Parker entered event #19, the $2,500 six handed no limit hold’em tournament. After another stellar performance, Parker earned his second WSOP bracelet, all in just one week.
Event # 5 of the World Series of Poker concluded yesterday with 809 players competing in the $1,500 pot limit Omaha event. Of all the many players competing, it was Jason Mercier who managed to outlast the field and take down the first place prize of $237,415.
Event #3 of the 2009 World Series of Poker has ended with a record breaking turnout and a record breaking win. 918 players posted the $1,500 buy-in for the Omaha 8 or better event, which were the most players ever for the event. What it is even more impressive is the fact that Thang Luu was able to win the event two years in a row as well as placing second in 2007.
The 2009 World Series of Poker added a special event this year to commemorate their fortieth anniversary. The new event was number two on the schedule and consisted of a $40,000 No Limit Hold’em tournament. Top pros posted the large buy-in vying for the first place prize of $1.8 million+. But it was Vitaly Lunkin who was able to outlast the field and beat Isaac Haxton in heads up play to claim the title.
Nominations for the Poker Hall of Fame begin today and for the first time ever the public will be able to participate in the nomination process. Poker fans have from now until July 2nd to nominate a poker player for the list of possible inductees to the Hall of Fame.
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