2008 PokerStars.com EPT Barcelona Open

EPT Barcelona Open Main Event
Day: 1b
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Event Info

2008 PokerStars.com EPT Barcelona Open

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k♣9♣
Prize
€1,361,000
Event Info
Buy-in
€8,000
Prize Pool
€4,952,000
Entries
619
Level Info
Level
29
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
10,000

Packed to the Rafters

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As expected, the card room is packed to the rafters like cans of sardines in an elevator with pros and amateurs alike locking horns across the felt. Of the "Oh, I know him" ilk, the likes of Bruno Fitoussi, Henrik Gwinner, Arnaud Mattern, William Thorson and Jan Sjavik instantly stood out, as did Italian Stallion Luca Pagano, resplendent as ever in his pale pink shirt.

As with yesterday, a number of famous faces have crossed seas to join us here in Barcelona, Freddy Deeb and Scotty Nguyen unfortunate enough to be sharing table space, whilst former International footballer Tony Cascarino has overcome a rather smaller sea to vie for his second title in as many weeks. Meanwhile, the usually charismatic Daniel Negreanu appears somewhat subdued today, his headphones immediately locked in as he remains intently focused on the task in hand.

Finally, a quick mention must go out to Steve Frezer and Charlie Ciresi, the two EPT Trojans barely recognizable sans suit, but happy to be swapping the pressures of tournament directing for a rare outing at the felt.