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December 2012 Poker Highlights: Marvin Rettenmaier's Big Win and More
Online PokerDecember 19, 2012·1 min read

December 2012 Poker Highlights: Marvin Rettenmaier's Big Win and More


December 2012 was a month filled with exciting developments in the poker world. Marvin Rettenmaier made a significant mark by winning his fourth major offline tournament of the year. He secured first place in the high roller tournament at the Prague EPT event, which had a €10,300 buy-in, earning him €365,300.

Dan Smith, another prominent player, continued his impressive streak with a victory in a turbo tournament held in Prague. This event had a €5,000 buy-in, and Smith defeated 42 opponents to take home $89,039.

Jason Mercie, known for his consistent high performances, finished 7th in the high roller tournament at the Prague EPT event, earning $58,163. Additionally, Tatiana Barausova, known as Mysters_Y, joined the PokerStars Online team as a professional online player.

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