Luciano Piaggesi
Piaggesi had a solid run in one of the festival’s most demanding events and managed to break into the top five, taking home a prize of €25.800 and making clear his growth on the European circuit.
One of the highlights of his tournament in Dublin
But poker always gives a rematch… and sometimes it comes quickly. Shortly after, both faced each other again in another preflop encounter. This time, with Tarmi covering Piaggesi, the chips ended up in the middle again. The board did not help the Argentine, who was eliminated in fifth place, while the Finn got his revenge after having lost the previous pot.
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Already in the heads-up, Tarmi started with a considerable lead over Lankinen. The outcome was not long in coming: with the latter short and forced to shove, both ended up all-in preflop. The board offered no surprises and, with a superior hand, Tarmi secured the title without any setbacks.
With this result, the Finn took the trophy and a prize of €88.000, leading a podium completed by Lankinen (€65.000) and Conor Bergin
Irish Poker Open – NLH High Roller 8-Max
Buy-in: €10.000
Entries: 73
Prize Pool: €336.348
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