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German poker player (born 1975) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Bihl (born 1975) is a German poker player who became the first person to win a World Series of Poker bracelet outside Las Vegas, Nevada. Bihl was sponsored by Betfair, the official sponsor of the 2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE).[1]
Thomas Bihl | |
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![]() Thomas Bihl at the 2011 World Series of Poker | |
Nickname(s) | Buzzer |
Residence | Frankfurt, Germany |
Born | 1975 (age 48–49) |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 1 |
Money finish(es) | 3 |
Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
European Poker Tour | |
Title(s) | None |
Final table(s) | None |
Money finish(es) | 3 |
His bracelet win came in a HORSE event.[2] Bihl defeated Jennifer Harman heads-up after Harman raised all-in with two pair. Bihl had an open-ended straight and flush draw. He hit his straight on the river, winning the inaugural WSOPE event.
As of 2008, his live tournament winnings approximately $370,000.[3]
Year | Tournament | Prize |
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2007E | £2,500 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. | £70,875 |
An "E" following a year denotes bracelet(s) won at the World Series of Poker Europe
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