WSOP 2006 Recap
Saturday, August 12, 2006
It's finally over. The World Series of Poker has finished for another year and we saw a few very memorable things happen.
This month, there are Borgata Poker Open WPT seats up for grabs. The first one is being given away in a $250 buy-in tournament at 15:15 today. All new depositors can get into a free tournament giving away a $12,500 package by using coupon code WPTFREEROLL.
Best of luck to everyone playing today.
Kris @ Poker.com
- Phil Hellmuth claimed his 10th bracelet to join Johnny Chan and Doyle Brunson as the all time leaders. He almost claimed his 11th in the final event, finishing 3rd which was enough to see him finish the 2006 WSOP as the overall points leader, with the most final table appearances.
- Joe Hachem proved he was not just a one tournament wonder, making it to 2 final tables, winning $347,282 and finishing 5th in the overall points race. Who knows what would have happened if his AA wasn't cracked in the main event...
- Jeff Madsen emerged as a new young poker star, winning two bracelets, making 4 final tables and taking home $1.5 million, all at just 21 years of age.
- Jamie Gold proved that you can keep the chip lead for a long time in the main event, fighting off all challengers and busting an incredible 7/8 players on the final table to win the biggest ever prize in poker history.
- Chip Reese, often regarded as the world's best all around poker player, proved he could be just that by winning the $50,000 buy in H.O.R.S.E. event.
- Harrahs drew a ridiculous line in the sand by banning all '.com' advertising at the WSOP, but allowed online gaming companies to advertise using '.net' domains.
- Poker.com bailed out the Check'n'Raise poker players that had their WSOP dreams shattered.
- 3 players who play at Poker.com made final tables, and one won a bracelet. Together they cashed for over $600,000.
This month, there are Borgata Poker Open WPT seats up for grabs. The first one is being given away in a $250 buy-in tournament at 15:15 today. All new depositors can get into a free tournament giving away a $12,500 package by using coupon code WPTFREEROLL.
Best of luck to everyone playing today.
Kris @ Poker.com
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