TournamentsJune 11, 2017·1 min read

Early June WSOP 2017: Winners and Highlights

Argus Riven

The early June WSOP 2017 featured a variety of tournaments with notable winners and impressive prizes.

Closed Tournament for Casino Employees

Brian Hollis won the first closed tournament for casino employees with a prize of $68,817.

First Open Tournament

Igor Kurganov and Liv Boori won the first open tournament of the 2017 World Series of Poker, each taking home $136,982.

Fantasy Team Tournament

Daniel Negreanu, Eric Wasserson, David Benjamin, and Mark Gregoric formed a fantasy team and finished third in the tournament.

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