2012 WSOP Results: Michael Gathy Wins Event #21: No-Limit Hold'em

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Belgium’s own, Michael Gathy, has won the 2012 World Series of Poker Event #21:  No-Limit Hold’em along with the $440,829 grand prize. 

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Gathy managed to beat out 2798 other players to win his first ever WSOP bracelet.

His experience on the live circuit is rather limited to date with a 2nd place finish at the Euro Finals of Poker:  Pot Limit Hold’em back in January and another 2nd place finish in September at the European Short Handed Poker Championship Main Event. 

2012 WSOP Results:  Event #22: 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball (Limit)

Congrats also go out to US player Randy Ohel, who pockets $145,247 in the 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball event.

This is Ohel’s biggest win to date and his first bracelet.  He has had 20 cashes in live play up until now.

- Ace King, Gambling911.com

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