World Series of Poker Main Event: Michiel Brummelhuis Eliminated In Seventh PlaceBrummelhuis Earns $1,225,356 For His Finish |
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Michiel Brummelhuis
The first time Michiel Brummelhuis shoved his pocket nines all in preflop, they survived a flip against Ryan Riess and his A-Q.
The second time Brummelhuis shoved his pocket nines all in preflop, Riess woke up with pocket aces, ending his tournament run in seventh place.
Brummelhuis, a 32-year-old Dutch pro from Amsterdam, was the first player from the Netherlands to make the WSOP main event final table. For his efforts, he banked $1,225,356 for his seventh-place finish.
Brummelhuis came into the final table in seventh chip position and was an 8-1 underdog according to Caesars Entertainment.
The seven-figure score was by far the largest of his poker career, bringing his live tournament earnings to $1.7 million.