Darren Elias Leads World Poker Tour Cashes List with 48 Wins
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TournamentsMarch 12, 2015·1 min read
Poker World Buzz: Supernova Elite, High Roller Tournament, and More
A $500,000 super high roller tournament will be held at the Aria casino from July 2 to 4, with a projected prize pool of $25,000,000 and a first-place prize of $8,250,000. The tournament, which will take place just before the main WSOP event, has already garnered interest from over 30 players, including Tom Dwan.
Martin 'Quadchrazs' Ardon achieved the Supernova Elite status in 52 days, setting a new record. Ardon, a 24-year-old from the Netherlands, primarily plays SNG tournaments and aims to complete around 1,000 tournaments daily. He mentioned that he usually plays from 12:00 to 14:00 and goes to bed between 4:00 and 6:00, with four three-hour sessions each day.
Darren Foa, son of Paul Foa, pleaded guilty to illegal betting charges related to the last World Cup and was fined $125,000 and sentenced to 5 years of probation. His lawyer explained that the decision was made to allow Darren to return home sooner. Paul Foa, who remains under house arrest, maintains his innocence and plans to contest the charges.
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