Francesco Maltese Wins Event #4: NL Hold'em Freeze for $3,462
There is a new World Cup of Cards event champion at Playground Poker Club. Francesco Maltese topped a field of 146 to win Event #4: NL Hold'em Freeze for $3,462.
Maltese defeated Andrej Markovinovic heads-up to claim the title. In the final hand, Markovinovic raised all-in preflop and was called by Maltese. Markovinovic had 
but was behind Maltese's 
. A classic race was underway with Maltese having a slight advantage. That edge proved to be enough as the board ran out 
. Markovinovic received $2,550 for his runner-up finish.
Tanvir Ahmed fell victim to a cruel beat falling in fifth. Ahmed had turned a full house with 
on a 
board and was all-in against Markovinovic's 
. A came on the river giving both players quads but Markovinovic's ace-kicker took the pot. Ahmed was awared $1,090.
| Place | Name | Prize (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francesco Maltese | $3,462 |
| 2 | Andrej Markovinovic | $2,550 |
| 3 | Maxime Pitre-Pepin | $1,920 |
| 4 | Daniel Letarte | $1,450 |
| 5 | Tanvir Ahmed | $1,090 |
| 6 | Bart Sieminski | $820 |
| 7 | David Pare | $620 |
| 8 | Jason Conforti | $460 |
| 9 | Andre Pelletier | $350 |
| 10 | Jason Mottershead | $260 |
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