Although the German’s win did prove popular amongst the locals in Berlin, most poker fans were disappointed to see “Gentleman” John Gale (GPI No. 938) end up in second position. Gale, who was forced to miss a few seasons due to cancer treatments, has come back strong in 2015. The UK vet won his second career WSOP gold bracelet this past summer in Las Vegas, nine years after winning his first.
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An astounding 2,144 players entered the event, including former World #2 Steve O’Dwyer, rising American pro Angelina Rich and 2015 WSOP bracelet winner Shaun Deeb all earning Top 20 finishes.
WSOP EUROPE | NO-LIMIT HOLD’EM ‘OKTOBERFEST’ (Berlin)
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