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CHILE JOINS LAPT

The LAPT’s (Latin American Poker Tour) 5th edition began on 21st March, Wednesday. This is the 3rd time when this poker event is arranged at the Vina del Mar in Chile, the 2nd event held in this country since the frightening earthquake of 2010. Previous year, this event assembled 321 poker players which is a notable record players field in the history of Latin American Poker Tour.

The trophy was handed over to Murilo Figueredo, the Brazilian poker player who received a sum of $ 146000. In the 1st day of the championship, 284 participants were there at the Casino Enjoy & Resort to be a part of the event. But in the Day 1B, 367 participants registered to make a total pack of 651 poker players, a huge increase of richness. The prize money assembled is $ 651840.

The presence of poker players from Australia, New Zealand and the US signaled the opening day of 2012 Latin American Poker Tour. Popular players who have accomplished a good run in the previous year were also present there – like Daniela Horno, the player who exhibited that he is a good player.

At last, he was positioned at the fifth place along with 122200 chips in hand. The poker event’s Day 1B also pulled in several elite poker players like Luis Montiano, Flavio Reis, Humberto Brenes, Andre Akkari and Nacho Barbero. Unluckily, several of those players were eliminated. About 190 players will come back for the second day that is planned to begin on Friday.

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EPIC POKER FILE FOR BANKRUPCY

Epic Poker’s parent company, Federated Sports and Gaming have announced bankruptcy. Jeffrey Pollack said in a statement through the website of the company that their company needs a new start and filling of bankruptcy is a step in this direction. However, it is believed that Pollack’s optimism may not live long considering that court fillings have shown that Federated Sports and Gaming have considerable debt in its short existence and the reorganization plans have been rejected the bankruptcy court.

It is to be noted that Epic Poker has just run three poker tournaments and has cancelled its fourth and fifth tournament which promised $ 1 million free roll for the top 27 performers of the league. The bankruptcy filings show that creditors are owed more than $ 5 million and at the time of filling, the company has only $ 15000 in cash.

The debt is owed to primarily to two companies Pinnacle Entertainment ($ 2 million) and All In Production (more than $2 million). Some of the other important creditors include 411 Productions ($541,373), Rogers and Cowan ($71,391), Savage Tournaments ($33,333), Kirkland & Ellis ($250,000). Bankruptcy for Federated is for two entities: Federated Sports and Gaming (which operates Epic Poker Tour) and Federated Heartland (which operates Heartland Poker Tour).

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