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Poker Professors 'alex4ever' and 'Thalai' Strike Big in Weekend Tournaments
In a thrilling weekend of poker, professors from the Escuela made significant strides in major tournaments. Alex Sánchez, known by his handle 'alex4ever', had a notable performance in the Sunday Million tournament, finishing in 13th place and securing a prize of $6,000.
Sánchez's weekend didn't end there. He also made it to the final table in the High Roller event on PartyGaming, where he finished in third place, earning an impressive $16,000.
Meanwhile, Javier Domínguez, known as 'Thalai', had his own share of success. He won the 215$ Knockout tournament on PokerStars, taking home a substantial $17,000. The combined winnings from both professors approached $20,000, making it a highly successful weekend for the Escuela's poker team.
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