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Relive the Dramatic 2009 WSOPE Final Table: Negreanu's Near Miss
TournamentsMarch 17, 2010·1 min read

Relive the Dramatic 2009 WSOPE Final Table: Negreanu's Near Miss


The 2009 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) final table included notable players such as Jason Mercier, Praz Bansi, Matt Gavrilenko, Antoine Saout, James Aikenhead, Barry Shulman, and Daniel Negreanu. The final table of the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) included notable players such as Jason Mercier, Praz Bansi, Matt Gavrilenko, Antoine Saout, James Aikenhead, Barry Shulman, and Daniel Negreanu.

Daniel Negreanu started the game with the shortest stack but eliminated James Aikenhead, Matt Gavrilenko, Antoine Saout, Chris Bjorin, and Markus Ristola.

Barry Shulman and Daniel Negreanu remained in the final heads-up battle, with Negreanu having a significant chip lead. Negreanu missed a crucial opportunity to win the bracelet when he folded against Shulman's bluff, leading to his eventual elimination.

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