28 September 2009, Malta
After four days of intense competition, the final of the European Masters of Poker first series has drawn to an exciting close. Grubka and Sörensen reached a deal with Grubka taking home trophy and €95,000, and Sörensen following in close second at €88,000. Third prize was taken by Tero Aho at €43,650.
Full results of the final table:
1. Krzysztof Grubka - POLAND – €95,000
2. Joakim Sörensen – SWEDEN – €88,000
3. Tero Aho – FINLAND - €43.650
4. Lukas Bäumer – GERMANY - €26.190
5. Tobias Knutås – SWEDEN - €21.825
6. Christer Larsson - SWEDEN - €17.460
7. Martin Gudvangen – NORWAY - €14.841
8. Leo Nordin - SWEDEN - €12.222
One of the most exciting hands at the final table saw Leo Nordin with pocket 5’s against opponent Joakim Sörensen pocket 8’s. The flop quickly put both players All-in with sets, Sörensen then went on to claim the pot on the river with quad 8's:
Flop 9s – 5s – 8s
9c turn card
8h River Card
Winners (from right to left): Krzysztof Grubka – 1st place, Tero Aho – 3rd place, Joakim Sörensen – 2nd place
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