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German Footballer Christof Moritz Wins WPT Montreal Closer
TournamentsFebruary 2, 2021·1 min read

German Footballer Christof Moritz Wins WPT Montreal Closer


Christof Moritz, a 31-year-old footballer from Germany, won the WPT Montreal Closer tournament on PokerStars. The tournament had a buy-in of $530 and was held in the progressive knockout format. Moritz earned approximately $60,000 for his victory.

Moritz, who has been playing for Regensburg since 2020, having transferred from Darmstadt 98, earned $31,000 for the win and $28,000 for eliminations.

This significant win could prompt Moritz to consider poker as a potential career path as his football career winds down.

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