No Horsing Around for Sandman201
Back in 2019, Canada's "sandman201" took down the $1,050 H.O.R.S.E. event for his first WCOOP title and $34,148. Fast forward six years, and they have won the same tournament again, for their fourth title and another $20,253.
WCOOP 88-H: $1,050 H.O.R.S.E. Final Table Results
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sandman201 | Canada | $20,253 |
| 2 | O.Klunssila | Finland | $12,519 |
| 3 | FAL1st | Thailand | $7,738 |
| 4 | monika1983x | Austria | $4,783 |
| 5 | Christian "CMoosepower" Elgstrom | Denmark | $2,956 |
| 6 | Renan "Internett93o" Bruschi | Brazil | $2,549 |
| 7 | king153246 | Albania | $2,197 |
The champion found themselves battling against some of PokerStars' top-tier grinders once they reached the final table. Such luminaries as "king153246," Renan "Internett93o" Bruschi, Christian "CMoosepower" Elgstrom, and "FAL1st" were present and correct. "sandman201" defeated Finland's "O.Klunssila" heads-up and reeled in WCOOP victory number four.
According to The Hendon Mob Database, "sandman201" is Canadian grinder Thomas Taylor, a mixed game specialist with more than $2.7 million in live tournament earnings. "sandman201"'s prowess in mixed game WCOOP events seems to add some credit to that narrative. In addition to the pair of $1,050 H.O.R.S.E. events they've won, "sandman201" was also crowned a $109 Badugi champion in 2019 and the $2,100 World Champion of 8-Game in 2024.