Playing poker just for fun and winning in the end must be overwhelming for others, but not for a man named Antonio Matias, a 54-year-old Portuguese travel agency director. He may be kind of disappointed when he missed to see his much awaited football game earlier, but that did not made him lose his concentration on playing poker. In fact, he was seriously playing. He has beaten o[...] Read more » EPT Vilamoura: Antonio Matias Wins Against Pierre Neuville
I'm very happy to read this. An unknown player who wins an important tournament. I heard many complains about organization and restrictions but he was very able.
Joined: Apr '09
Location: Portugal
Age: 42 (M)
Posts: 401
Great achievent for a non full time pro. Glad first EPT here in Portugal got won by a Portuguese, with a second one on the final table, and somo ITMs too. Lets wait for next here, I hope to build a good bankroll to play many satelleties for the next EPT in Portugal.
Joined: Oct '09
Location: Lithuania
Age: 43 (M)
Posts: 2805
another big Tourney and price given 4 unknown players so pro teams was kicked out some problem with whem they become only big loosers of all tourneys............ its just very sad .
Joined: Apr '09
Location: Portugal
Age: 44 (M)
Posts: 4827
Who would say a portuguese player would get the first prize, hein? Congratulations to António, he really knew how to show all stars who came to Portugal to play this tourney that portuguese players also know how to do it! Finally we are starting to show our poker skills to the world. First we win at home, then, we will conquer the world, you'll see..
