Irishman Wins First Majestic Poker Tour Event in Santo DomingoFour More Tournaments Will Take Players Throughout Latin America |
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Rory McHugh won the inaugural Majestic Poker Tour (MPG) event last week, winning $68,000 and a $15,000 package to the 2006 Word Series of Poker's main event. He outlasted 60 players in the $2,100-with-rebuys event held at the Majestic Casino in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
McHugh is a ring game professional who grew up in Ireland but now lives and plays in Panama City, Panama.
The MPG is a five-tournament series that takes place throughout Latin America. Each tournament will hand out at least one seat to the WSOP.
The next event takes place from March 24-26 at the Gran Casino Margarita in Venezuela. The buy-in for this event is 4.4 million bolivars, which is approximately $2,250 USD. Rebuys cost about $930 USD.