The High Roller title was decided yesterday at the World Series of Poker Circuit at the Partouche Casino in Middelkerke. In addition, the first two starting days of the €1,500 Main Event have wrapped up.
Day 1A of the €1,500 Main Event saw 53 entries and eight survivors. Lorenzo van der Velde of the Netherlands secured the largest stack with 875k. On Day 1B, another 32 entries were added. Only five players advanced to Day 2 from this flight. This time Miguel Coussement from Belgium led the field with a stack of 395k. Today, two starting flights—Day 1C and 1D—are on the schedule.
Event #5: €2,500 High Roller
Day 1 of the €2,500 WSOP-C High Roller drew 26 entries. Sacha Cohen of France took a clear lead with a stack of 1.4 million chips. After Day 2, a total of 36 entries in the tournament created a prize pool of €76,140. Six places were paid. The minimum cash prize was €5,600. In the end, the Day 1 chip leader—who had also entered the final table with the largest stack (234 BB)—secured the victory.
First place was rewarded with €27,000 in prize money, a WSOP Circuit ring, and a WSOP Paradise Bahamas package worth $5,000. Behind Sacha Cohen were Matin Talebi (runner-up, €17,340) and Sofian Benaissa (3rd place, €11,500)
| Place | Player | Prize Money |
| 1 | Sacha Cohen | €27,000 |
| 2 | Matin Talebi | €17,340 |
| 3 | Sofian Benaissa | €11,500 |
| 4 | Patrick Faraut | €8,200 |
| 5 | Evert Rosseel | €6,500 |
| 6 | Mahersh Selvakumaran | €5,600 |
The WSOP Circuit Middelkerke runs through Sunday, November 15. For more information, visit Texapoker.net and the WSOP website.