Thomas Bihl
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| Thomas Bihl | |
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| Nickname(s) | Buzzer |
| Hometown | Frankfurt, Germany |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finishes | 3 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
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| European Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | None |
| Money finishes | 3 |
Thomas Bihl is a German poker player who became the first person to win a World Series of Poker bracelet outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Bihl was sponsored by Betfair, the official sponsor of the 2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE).[1]
His bracelet win came in a HORSE event when Bihl defeated Jennifer Harman heads-up after Harman raised all-in with two pair. Bihl had an open-ended straight and flush draw. He hit his straight on the river, winning the inaugural WSOPE event.
As of 2007, his live tournament winnings approximately $350,000.[2]
[edit] World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize |
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| 2007 | £2,500 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. | £70,875 |
[edit] References
- ^ WSOPE Hand By Hand Coverage Accessed September 9, 2007
- ^ Thomas Bihl results at Hendon Mob Accessed September 9, 2007
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| NAME | Bihl, Thomas |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | German poker player |
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