Francisco Lopes emerged victorious at the WPTDeepStacks Portugal event.
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Vilamoura's Heat Wave: The WPTDeepStacks tour recently sizzled in Portugal as the action-packed Main Event wrapped up in the picturesque town of Vilamoura. With a €200,000 guaranteed prize pool, the tournament drew a crowd of 250 entrants, resulting in a prize pool bursting at €242,500.
The crown and the whopping €57,010 first-place prize were scooped up by none other than Francisco Lopes, a local hero. Overjoyed with his accomplishment, Lopes shared his excitement: "It's a massive trophy and a shed-load of cash. We've had an incredible week, surrounded by friends. For one of us to grab a huge win is just phenomenal."
Hungry for more, Lopes will be putting his winning to good use, ensuring a lively celebration with his friendly competitors. Kudos to him for scoring a €2,000 package to the WPTDeepStacks European Championship kicking off in January 2018 right here in Berlin, Germany.
Vilamoura, a Hidden Gem: Lopes couldn't help but sing the praises of Vilamoura, a Portuguese gem he'd never experienced before. "This place is amazing," he beamed. Past successes in side events have made Vilamoura a cherished destination for his poker pals, making it the perfect spot to pop open the champagne.
Ready for more WPTDeepStacks festivities? The tour's European adventure continues as the peppy PMU.fr WPTDeepStacks Marrakech festival revs up in Morocco from September 30 to October 8. The event will take place at Casino de Marrakech, featuring the kick-off of the €1,200 Main Event on September 6. And for the thrill-seekers, the schedule includes two other noteworthy events: the €1,800 High Roller and the €2,700 Super High Roller, starting on October 4 and October 8, respectively.
Final Table Results:
- Francisco Lopes - €57,010
- Omar Lakhdari - €40,037
- Manuel Borges - €25,754
- Paul Marius - €19,061
- Gregory Janin - €14,305
- Joao Franco - €11,446
- Pedro Goncalves - €9,506
- Pedro Ferro - €7,615
- Omar Cabral - €5,699
*First-place prize includes €2,000 package to the WPTDeepStacks European Championship
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A high roller, Francisco Lopes, proved his poker prowess by winning the Main Event at WPTDeepStacks Marrakech, securing a casino trip to the WPTDeepStacks European Championship in Berlin, Germany, and placing first with a €57,010 cash prize. Eager for more competition, Lopes plans to attend sports events along with his poker friends, marking his victory as just the beginning of more victories in the sports and casino scene.
