Russian Poker Players Shine at WCOOP 2011 with Two Bracelets

The World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) 2011 featured 14 events, with Russian players securing two bracelets. The tournament showcased impressive performances from various players, including several notable finishes by Russians.

In the first event, Mrazeg and Dimka19881 from Russia finished third and fourth respectively. This event, a $215 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em 6-max tournament, attracted 7,500 participants and offered a $1,500,000 prize pool.

In the second event, roi kin23 from Russia finished fifth. This high-stakes tournament with a $10,300 buy-in drew 200 participants and had a $2,000,000 prize pool. The top three positions were taken by players from the UK and Canada.

In the third event, K_0_S_T_Y_A, Yoggi744, Jukka862, and dbt777 from Russia finished first, third, fifth, and ninth respectively. This event, a $215 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em tournament, had 10,107 participants and a $2,021,400 prize pool.

In the fourth event, Jonny White1 from Russia finished fifth. This Pot-Limit Omaha tournament with a $320 buy-in had 1,697 participants and a $509,100 prize pool.

In the sixth event, lotos64 from Russia finished third. This $215 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em Turbo tournament with rebuys had 1,589 participants and a $1,094,600 prize pool. The event was marred by technical issues with the PokerStars software, which affected the gameplay and results.