They may not be household names in the States of America, but they have certainly etched their names into the record books for European poker. Four events are now complete at the 2022 World Series of Poker Europe, with each bracelet garnering the same respect that those won in Las Vegas receive. Those who have won have also picked up some nice cash, as every tournament to this point has cracked its guarantee by a healthy amount.
Fabio Peluso Wins “The Opener”
Earlier this week, Fabio Peluso was able to emerge from the massive 2454 entry field to take home the trophy in the first event of the 2022 World Series of Poker Europe. From appearances, Peluso is a latecomer to the world of poker, earning his first cash in an event only last year. The Italian rookie has been able to earn over $450,000 since picking up tournament poker, with a majority coming from this WSOPE event.
Each member of the final table earned a €10,000 seat in the Main Event later this month, so it was almost like they were all winners. In the end, however, Peluso would go against his Italian compatriot Carlo Savinelli. After starting at about a 2:1 disadvantage, Peluso would chip away at Savinelli’s lead before eventually putting him away in a classic race. Holding pocket fives, Peluso faded the 6-J-4-10-2 board and Savinelli’s A-7 to capture the tournament and the biggest championship of his career.
1. Fabio Peluso (Italy), €95,670
2. Carlo Savinelli (Italy), €59,032
3. Stefan Vogt (Germany), €43,813
4. Kevin Fluegel (Germany), €32,801
5. Dennis Wilke (Germany), €24,773
6. Gennaro Proscia (Italy), €18,875
(each final table player also earned a seat to the 2022 WSOPE Main Event)
Helmut Phung Reigns in PLO Event #2, the €500 Pot Limit Omaha tournament, may have had a smaller guarantee of €200,000, but it brought out the best players to compete for it. This tournament also was able to crack its guarantee with its 566-entry field, and the final table was graced with Czech legend Martin Kabrhel among its leaders. But Phung had a plan – to […]
Click here to view original web page at www.pokernewsdaily.com
