Spring Poker Tournament Concludes to Crowds
March 05, 2007 - Press Releases
Reno, NV – With improved with conditions, the numbers continue to climb at the Peppermill “Spring Poker Tournament”. The main event Saturday, a $330 No-Limit Hold’em competition, attracted 181 players and $54,300 in prize money.
Ninh Chew, of Eldorado Hills, CA, overcame Mike Girard, of Roseville, CA. to win the 1st Place trophy and $18,565. Girard received $10,540 as consolation for 2nd Place.
“I hate to see it end,” Ninh Chew said. “It has been a good tournament in a beautiful hotel/casino.”
The evening “second chance” $225 No-Limit Hold’em event had a 136 players vying for $27,200 in prize money. It was won by Jimmy G. McCord, of Sacramento. He received $9,375 for 1st Place.
“I think that with that with the better weather we’re seeing much bigger numbers than last weekend. So, I think we’ll see that trend continue right through the Championship event,” Poker Manager Mike Gainey predicted.
The “Spring Poker Tournament” concludes Sunday, March 4, with a $1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event. In addition to a lot of prize money, the victor will be presented a handsome gold Champion’s bracelet to commemorate the victory.
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