Even in the world of poker, you don't earn half a million bucks without working for it. And when today's $25,000 High Roller event at the 2010 PCA wrapped, these players were deep into their 26th hour at the table. What began at 4pm on Monday ended at 8.45pm on Thursday - and William Reynolds, from Sioux City, Iowa, emerged the victor, having high-rolled his way to a $576,240 purse. "It was the most roller coaster of a ride I've ever been on," Reynolds said. "It looked like I was going to be the final table bubble. On day one,
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Day 4
2010 PCA High Roller: Day 4, levels 23, 24 and heads up live updates
Live updates from Day 4, levels 23 and 24 of the $25,000 High Roller brought to you by Stephen Bartley, Howard Swains, Brad Willis. Click refresh to see the latest updates below. Click through to the chip count page for the chip counts, updated regularly throughout the day. Previous coverage:...more
2010 PCA High Roller: Day 4, levels 21 and 22 live updates
Live updates from Day 4, levels 21 and 22 of the $25,000 High Roller brought to you by Stephen Bartley, Howard Swains, Brad Willis. Click refresh to see the latest updates below. Click through to the chip count page for the chip counts, updated regularly throughout the day. Previous coverage:...more
2010 PCA High Roller: Final table player profiles
After a titanic nine-handed struggle, lasting more than three hours, we eventually have our final eight to contest the 2010 PCA High Roller final table. There are professional players from the online and live environments, plus High Rollers from the business world. It's a fascinating mix and will be an...more
Day 3
2010 PCA High Roller: Reinkemeier leads field of eight to final table
There is nothing trivial about a $25,000 poker tournament. It is, by definition, big. The size notwithstanding (we're told size doesn't matter, and we choose to believe it), there are several points of trivia worth noting about the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure High Roller tournament. For instance, two women entered this...more
2010 PCA High Roller: Day 3, levels 20 and 21 live updates
Live updates from Day 3, levels 20 and 21 of the $25,000 High Roller brought to you by Howard Swains, Brad Willis, and Simon Young. Click refresh to see the latest updates below. Click through to the chip count page for the chip counts, updated regularly throughout the day. Previous...more
2010 PCA High Roller: Day 3, levels 18 and 19 live updates
Live updates from Day 3, levels 18 and 19 of the $25,000 High Roller brought to you by Howard Swains, Brad Willis, and Simon Young. Click refresh to see the latest updates below. Click through to the chip count page for the chip counts, updated regularly throughout the day. Previous...more
Day 2
2010 PCA High Roller: Day 3, levels 12 and 13 live updates
Live updates from Day 3, levels 12 & 13 of the $25,000 High Roller brought to you by Howard Swains, Brad Willis, and Simon Young. Click refresh to see the latest updates below. Click through to the chip count page for the chip counts, updated regularly throughout the day. Previous...more
2010 PCA High Roller: Minieri, Minieri and more Minieri
Dario Minieri has achieved huge amounts in his short career to date. He is a World Series bracelet winner, he's been on three EPT Main Event final tables, he is widely loved by the poker press and feared by his opponents, and he wins crazy amounts both online and off....more
2010 PCA High Roller: Day 2 level 10 & 11 live updates
Live updates from Day 2, levels 10 & 11 of the $25,000 High Roller brought to you by Howard Swains, Brad Willis, and Simon Young. Click refresh to see the latest updates below. Click through to the chip count page for the chip counts, updated regularly throughout the day. Previous...more
Day 1
2010 PCA High Roller: Dario Minieri leads star-studded field
What can we say about Dario Minieri that has not been said before? Well, we could say he is six foot tall, but no-one would ever believe that. Instead, we'll have to make do with a bit of an old chestnut: the diminutive Team PokerStars Pro is a fearlessly aggressive...more
2010 PCA High Roller: Day 1, level 7 live updates
Live updates from Day 1, level 7 of the $25,000 High Roller brought to you by Marc Convey and Simon Young. Click refresh to see the latest updates below. Click through to the chip count page for the chip counts, updated regularly throughout the day. Previous coverage: Intro | Levels...more
2010 PCA High Roller: Day 1, levels 5 and 6 live updates
Live updates from Day 1, levels 5 and 6 of the $25,000 High Roller brought to you by Marc Convey and Simon Young. Click refresh to see the latest updates below. Click through to the chip count page for the chip counts, updated regularly throughout the day. Previous coverage: Intro...more
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