Lidiya Belyaeva Wins SCOOP-39-H Tournament with $65,000 Prize

Lidiya Belyaeva has made a significant mark in the poker world with her recent victory in the SCOOP-39-H tournament. The event, which had a buy-in of $1,050, attracted 352 entries, creating a substantial prize pool of $352,000.

Belyaeva's triumph was not without challenges. Before the final table, two members of Team PokerStars, Lex Veldhuis and Fintan Hand, left the game. Lex Veldhuis finished in 24th place, earning $3,052, while Fintan Hand, known as easywithaces, secured 10th place with $5,321 in prize money.

In the final stages, Belyaeva faced off against the Brazilian player Kelvi FP:AR in a heads-up match. Belyaeva's skill and strategy prevailed, securing her the top prize of $65,000. Additionally, Russian poker player Futti18 finished in eighth place, earning $9,276.