307 players signed up for the LAPT Punta del Este Main Event this time. So far, day 1 and 2 have been played. Now, 24 players are fighting for a seat at the final table. Among them we find Team PokerStars Pro's Jose Ignacio Barbero (Argentina) and Humberto Brenes (Costa Rica) in the top of the remaining field. Chip leader as Day 3 of the tournament is about to start is Cesar F. Mostafa with his 52[...] Read more » LAPT Punta del Este
Joined: Dec '08
Location: Netherlands
Age: 67 (M)
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Poker starts to pick up in popularity in Latin America as well; 307 contestents are not manyfor the LAPT, but the WSOP had only 220 once. I have never heard of the names mentioned here, but that will soon change, i suppose. Hmm, let's google for Daniela.... err, pokerbabe of tomorrow?
Edited by Joe_Average (26 February 2010 @ 13:45 GMT)
Joined: Oct '09
Location: Lithuania
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Humberto Brenes (shark ) its really impresive player he can put all in with AA and also can bluff and put all in with some 5-8 or another stupid hand so its really good tour and good luck all especially ladies
Joined: Mar '09
Location: Latvia
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not too many players in this tournament. And the prize for the first place is pretty adequate for such size. Last female in tournament and the 2nd chip stack. Nice.
Joined: Nov '08
Location: United Kingdom
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Look like a good tourny for sue that stars player is quite hot nice pics Joe. $279,330. is a lovely payday for the winner. over 7K for the next player out as well isnt to sad is it?
Joined: May '09
Location: India
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doesn't look like a very famous tournament , no big pros playing in this or maybe they busy with some other big event. but still good turnout for this game and decent prize pool
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Location: Suriname
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I think that this tournament for poker players who live in Latin America. But I think the WSOP is the best event of the world, where international professional poker players compete.
