WSOP Circuit Brazil 2017 Kicks Off with Exciting First Day

The WSOP Circuit Brazil 2017 opened its doors at the Bienal Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park, sponsored by PartyPoker. The event attracted a large crowd of poker enthusiasts and professionals. Jack Effel, the highest authority in world poker, attended the opening event, marking his first visit to Latin America. His presence highlighted the growing potential of Brazil in the world of poker.

The Braziliam Storm tournament had 819 entries on the first day, with Rodrigo Iazzeta leading with 434,000 chips, followed by Patrick Thales do Santos with 402,000 chips and Douglas Camargo with 348,000 chips. The tournament is renowned for its cost-benefit ratio, with a buy-in of R$500 for a chance to win R$1 million and the coveted WSOP ring.

In the Ladies tournament, Gabriela de Oliveira from Itaúna, MG, emerged victorious after a long day of play, securing the WSOP ring and a personalized limited-edition table. The Big Bet tournament, which lasted nearly 15 hours, saw Frederico Volpe of the 4Bet Poker Team take home the WSOP ring and R$74,000. Oderlândio Moura, Hugo Pena, and Rogério Pedrotti secured spots in the Super High Roller tournament with a R$1,500 investment, showcasing the competitive spirit and high stakes of the event.