The first event of the
888poker Winter Series is now in the books after a total of 511 entry slips were sold to take part in the
XL Winter Series #1: $50,000 Opening Event. The tournament ran for just under nine hours and when the dust had settled it was Ireland's
"arucia" taking home the crown.
"arucia" pocketed $9,039 in a final table journey that saw "arucia" grind it out, sitting in the passenger seat as the red-hot
"barrybarry15" took out most of the field. The Ireland native picked nothing but optimal spots and ran pure when needed en route to victory.
The action was heads-up after two notable players hit the rail in