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JUAN BEL WINS BETFAIR LIVE COSTA BRAVA

AFTER two days in Costa Brava Juan Bel was crowned the Betfair Poker Live Main Event winner. Bel battled through a field of 127 players to walk away with the title and just over €16,000 Euros.

The event attracted a bumper field which consisted of local pros, skillful Scandinavians and a strong contingent of Brits. The Main Event was an eliminator tournament which meant that each player had a bounty of $100 (approx €75) on their head. This made the action fast paced and lucrative for everyone participating. The eventual winner knocked out thirteen players on his way to victory earning him an additional €975.

Set in the stunning surroundings of the Gran Casino Costa Brava the final table was a mixture of Norwegians and Spaniards and also contained two talented females. Eventually the Spaniards at the table began to dominate and Jose Guinto went heads up against the aggressive Juan Bel to decide the title. After approximately an hour of exciting heads up play Guinto pushed with J 10 suited and was swiftly called by Juan Bel who held A 6 diamonds. An Ace on the turn put him ahead and despite Guinto having a flush draw and numerous outs on the turn he finally ran out of luck when a 4d river sealed his fate and Bel became our Betfair Poker Live Costa Bravo Main Event winner.

Our next event is in London in 2012.

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Final Standings

1. Joan Bel (Spain) - €16,046
2. Jose Guinto (Spain) - €8709
3. Jaimie Sanchez (Spain) - €4814
4. Linn Beate Tellness (Norway) - €3610
5. Yngle Steen (Norway) - €2707
   
6. Freddy Rolland (Norway) - €2166
   
7. Kjell Pettersen (Norway) - €1733
   
8. Paula Chicharro (Spain) - €1473
   
9. David Guntvelt (Norway) - €1252

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