2009 PokerNews Cup Alpine

Event 2 - €55 No Limit Hold'em w/Rebuys
Day: 1
Event Info

2009 PokerNews Cup Alpine

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a♦k♠
Prize
€3,183
Event Info
Buy-in
€50
Prize Pool
€10,623
Entries
63
Level Info
Level
13
Blinds
5,000 / 10,000
Ante
700

On the Piste

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A distant shot of the Alpine Palace
A distant shot of the Alpine Palace
Greetings, and welcome to the Saalbach-Hinterglemm, the toughest stop on the poker calendar to say after a couple of beers. However, there's more to this picturesque location than just tying intoxicated tongues. A municipality in the Austrian state of Salzburg, S-H (as it shall now be known) is a skier's haven with slopes galore and a ski shop on every corner. Take it from me, it's a surreal experience peering through your hotel window of a frosty morning and seeing a random Austrian whoosh passed your balcony.

Naturally, your intrepid update team of Dana and myself will be nicely tucked up in the warmth of the luxurious Apline Palace Hotel, keenly keeping our eyes peeled on the second event of the PokerNews Cup Alpine, a €50+5 no limit Hold'em rebuy.

There are plenty of unfamiliar faces looking to make a name for themselves this week, but among the rabble are a selection of immediately recognisable figures, including Tony G, Liv Boeree and bracelet winner Mark Vos, the latter of whom last spotted downing something that resembled toilet cleaner in his room yesterday afternoon.

It's currently 11am here in Austria, but play doesn't officially commence until 2pm, so please consider this your complimentary warm-up and we'll see you in a few hours time. Until then, enjoy your central heating! Brr.

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