German holds potential to claim poker's top prize - Massive showdown with a prize of 4.3 million euros.
Over 100 participants from different parts of the globe have signed up for the Triton Poker Series' main event, boasting a $125,000 buy-in on GGPoker (advertisement). The final nine participants will participate in an incredibly thrilling conclusion on Wednesday afternoon (starting 2:00 PM). Among them are a few big names, but Germany's Samuel Ju (40) is still in the running. He has a chance to convert his impressive streak into gold...
Exciting finish worth €4.3 million
Ju, who has already placed second in this series and earned €416,000, topped the leaderboard at the end of day one. His progress stalled to some extent on Tuesday, but he made it to the final table nonetheless. However, he's currently in 7th place and has a lot of ground to cover to emerge victorious. But it won't be a walk in the park...
Sitting next to him at the table is well-known Phil Ivey (47), among others. From the US, Ivey has already collected ten gold bracelets at the WSOP in Las Vegas. His career winnings total around €40 million. Joining the list is Bryn Kenney (37) as well. He currently holds the top spot in the money rankings and has made €65 million in his career.
Leading the chip count is Wai Kin Yong of Malaysia, who is the son of billionaire Richard Yong, a regular presence in poker tournaments around the world. Additionally, there's a female participant: Elizabeth Chen from China. Notably, every player has already secured €440,000. Placing higher on the leaderboard would mean even more cash. Will Ju be able to walk away with €4.3 million?
In case you're looking to boost your online poker game, you can do so at GGPoker (advertisement). The ongoing "GG World Festival" is distributing a staggering €250 million in prizes. There are large tournaments daily where anyone can test their skills against other players. The lowest stakes start at €2.50. Furthermore, every player can also secure a ticket for the WSOP in Las Vegas this summer (starting May 28). Daily tournaments are available, with a minimum buy-in of €1.
So, will Ju win the €4.3 million or will someone else claim the title? Stay tuned to find out!
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Source: symclub.org