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NOVEMBER NINE FINALIST JOHN RACENER HOLDS CHIP LEAD IN LONDON
Overcoming the odds appears to be no problem for Racener at the moment. He is living a poker fairy-tale as one of the famed "November Nine." Seven weeks from now, he will return to Las Vegas as one of the nine finalists in the 2010 WSOP Main Event championship in what could very well become a life-changing turn of events. On break during the nearly four-month recess, in the meantime Racener decided to make a side trip to London to enter multiple events here at WSOP Europe. His decision appeared to be a wise one, as the Florida poker pro with nearly $1.5 million in tournament winnings up to this point appears destined to add both to his bankroll and reputation as one of the game's hottest young new stars.
Despite some extraordinary play late on Day Two -- during which time Racener catapulted up from 22nd place at one point into the chip lead -- he faces a formidable test en route to possibly making poker history. Among those who will challenge Racener are several familiar names who have already made their mark here in London.
Day Three begins at 3 pm on Saturday afternoon and plays until the winner is determined. Poker fans everywhere can follow the action live by clicking HERE.
This is the second of five gold bracelet tournaments on the 2010 WSOP Europe schedule. Still to come are the ₤1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event, a first-time ₤10,000 buy-in Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em event, and the ₤10,000 buy-in Main Event championship.
For more information about WSOP Europe, please click HERE.
