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JUNE 2, 2010 - 5:00:24 AM PST |
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Nolan Dalla - Photo by Rob Gracie
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Tournament Headlines:
Michael Mizrachi Grinds Out Victory in 2010 Poker Players Championship
Famed “Grinder” Collects First WSOP Gold Bracelet, Chip Reese Memorial Trophy, plus $1,559,046 Cash Prize
Russian Banker Vladimir Schemelev Finishes as Runner Up
David Oppenheim Comes Close to Incredible Comeback – Finishes Third
Michael “the Grinder” Mizrachi Eliminates Brother Robert Mizrachi at Final Table
Overview
The inaugural Poker Players Championship was won by Michael “the Grinder” Mizrachi. He has been on of the most successful tournament pros over the last six years, now with nearly $9 million in accumulated tournament winnings. Mizrachi had previously won just about every major title in poker except a WSOP gold bracelet, until this day when he pulled off a masterful victory in the biggest buy-in tournament of the year. The final table included Mizrachi playing against his brother Robert Mizrachi, who ended up finishing fifth. This marked the highest finish by two family members in WSOP history. Three different nations were represented at the final table, including the United States, Sweden, and Russia. “The Grinder,” cheered on by much of the Mizrachi family, won $1,559,046. In addition to the coveted WSOP gold bracelet, Mizrachi was also presented with Chip Reese Memorial Trophy.
Full official report will be posted when available.
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