Boosting the number of entries this year were the 94 BetMGM Poker qualifiers, who all booked their seat for a fraction of the price. Taffe's prize is more than double that Weissman claimed due to the fantastic turnout this time around.

He followed in the footsteps of Joey Weissman, who won the inaugural edition of this event in 2022. Michigan's Leo Taffe was the last player standing from the 1,026 entry field after defeating Mike Vanier at heads-up to capture the title and $560,442.

Taffe Elated and Embarrassed After VictoryĪfter four days of play, a winner has been crowned at the 2023 BetMGM Poker Championship, which took place inside the ARIA Resort and Casino as well as the PokerGO Studio.

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There were lots of really positive things in that game but then we weren’t able to turn it around the following week against the Bulls.

If you remember the quarter-final last year we had a big win against Glasgow. “It was far from a perfect performance from us but it’s enough to get us through. That mishap was on Cullen’s mind after seeing off the Sharks in a less convincing fashion. It was a year ago when four-in-a-row champions Leinster were dethroned by the Bulls six days after they had put more than 70 points on Glasgow in a one-sided quarter-final. He is probably the more immediate worry at the minute, but hopefully he is not too bad.” We aren’t 100 per cent exactly sure what is up with him, but we will get him checked out.

We brought Cian on but he had to come off at the end. He has a minor issue with his foot but it is nothing major.”Īs for his props? “He is okay. “I was told he was wearing a protective boot I think he is just looking for a bit of attention,” chuckled Cullen about Ryan.

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