Vitaly Lunkin Wins Top Honor at European Poker AwardsRussian Beats Competition from France, Italy, and Croatia to Win Player of the Year at the European Poker Awards |
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The winners of the ninth annual European Poker Awards have been announced. The event was held on Friday Feb. 12 at the Aviation Club de France in Paris.
The winners of the six categories were:
Player of the Year —Vitaly Lunkin (Russia pictured)
Europe’s Leading Lady — Sandra Naujoks (Germany)
Rookie of the Year — Antoine Saout (France)
Outstanding Tournament Performance of the Year — Jeffrey Lisandro (Italy)
Internet Player of the Year (New Category) — Patrik Antonius (Finland)
Poker Staff Person of the Year — Edgar Stuchly (Austria)