Local Scores an Impressive Win at BSOP

The Brazilian Series of Poker has seen a massive turnout during its main event, resulting in an impressive prize pool. With an entry field of 2,749 that is second only to the Grosvenor United Kingdom Poker Tour Goliath event, which pulled in 3,394, this is the second-largest poker event ever away from Las Vegas. Wilson Calixto is the winner of the seven day fierce competition, which made his achievement all the more impressive! Second place was taken by his opponent Luiz Duarte, at the final table comprised of Lucas Iglesias, Ednei Carriho, Anderson Cruz, Nenem Brito, Sebastian Ruiz and Humberto Meireles. When the table was down to three contenders the action was paused while Calixto, Duarte and third-placed Lucas Iglesias negotiated a chop. Calixto claimed R$800,000, Iglesias R$710,000 and Duarte R$250,000, and R$250,000 left on the table for the winner. Iglesias was eliminated by Calixto soon after, leaving the Brazilian pro with a 5.3 million chip advantage as he took on Duarte in the heads up, and after a slow start managed to dominate and secure the victory, the honors and the R$1,050,000 (around US$420,000) first prize. Other final table pay-outs were: Luiz Duarte R$710,000 Lucas Iglesias R$790,000 Ednei Carriho R$314,400 Anderson Cruz R$205,000 Nenem Brito R$150,000 Sebastian Ruiz R$125,000 Humberto Meireles R$105,000