LAPT Punta del Este Main Event | 2010 PokerStars.net LAPT Punta del Este

02-27-2010 11:22 UTC-12

What Happened?

[user66118]

After the last hand, Nacho Barbero stormed off the stage, looking a bit peeved. It was hard to gather the details, but it sounded like he was complaining that the dealer made a huge mistake, possibly involving the payout of that all-in bet. We're really not sure, to be quite honest.

Either way, the clock has been paused, and it appears we're on an impromptu break.

02-27-2010 11:24 UTC-12

PokerNews Exclusive Video: Hey Sexy Lady

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02-27-2010 11:34 UTC-12

Play On!

[user66118]

There was an issue with the last hand, but it appears it's been sorted now.

The two men are back in their chairs, and the cards are back in the air.

02-27-2010 11:44 UTC-12

Nicolas Cardyn Eliminated in 2nd Place ($161,550)

Mickey Doft

The first hand back, Nacho Barbero limped in and Nicolas Cardyn shoved for about 1,000,000. Nacho snap-called with {A-Spades}

and Nicolas turned over a dominating {A-Diamonds}

.

The flop came down {7-Clubs}

keeping Nicolas well out in front. No sweat card came on the turn as the {5-Clubs}

fell, leaving Nacho just three outs to end the tournament.

River: {10-Clubs}

The room explodes with celebration as Nacho Barbero spikes the three outer.

Nicolas Cardyn put up an excellent fight, taking second place for $161,550.

Tags: Jose Ignacio Barbero Nicolas Cardyn

02-27-2010 11:55 UTC-12

Congratulations to Jose "Nacho" Barbero, LAPT Punta del Este Champion! ($279,330)

Mickey Doft

Nacho Barbero - LAPT Punta del Este Champion!

Three hundred seven players entered this year's LAPT Punta del Este. Some four days later, all of the chips are stacked in front of just one man. That man, Team PokerStars Pro Jose "Nacho" Barbero, has just knocked out Nicolas Cardyn, sealing the deal and capturing the title of Champion here in Punta del Este.

Barbero bested some of the best names in poker these last few days, coming out on top against some serious competition. Among the amateurs in the field were a number of big-name pros, including Team PokerStars Pros Humberto Brenes, Alexandre Gomes, Andre Akkari, Pieter de Korver, and Maria Mayrinck.

The battle was hard-fought today as well, with fierce action throughout. Barbero came into the day sixth in chips and certainly played with one goal in mind; winning the tournament. He built up his stack, he was on the short stack, and when the dust settled at the end of the day, he was the only man left standing with chips.

For his efforts this week, Jose "Nacho" Barbero will take home $279,330!

Tags: Jose Ignacio Barbero

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