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In May, Alex Kulev secured his first Triton Poker title at the $100,000 8-Handed event in Montenegro. His win earned him a huge $2.57 million, the result of a tense heads-up showdown with Thomas Santerne. This was a huge injection to his all-time winnings of over $13 million, securing him the top place on Bulgaria’s all-time money list.
The 29-year-old champion rose to prominence through online play, securing more than $7 million in digital tournaments. He followed this with several successful runs in EPT and WPT tournaments.
The Underdog: Martin Alcaide’s Surprise Win
Before this year, Martin Alcaide was relatively unknown in the poker world. The player, who hails from Spain but represents Bulgaria, defied the odds when he surged past a 19,000-player pool in the WSOP’s $400 buy-in Colossus event. Despite having only $12,500 in live tournament wins prior, Alcaide emerged victorious to claim the $501,240 in winnings.
Alcaide previously defined himself as an online player and only attended the event after winning a seat through online play. His win has made him one to watch and highlights the huge potential of Bulgaria’s talented poker community.
Bulgaria’s Poker Prowess in the Spotlight
While Bulgaria has historically produced several international poker high-flyers, this year has shaped up to be one of the best for the nation’s players. With Kulev, Angelov, and Alcaide’s surprising wins, there’s never been a better time to get behind the nation’s competitive poker talent.
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Publish date : 2024-10-24 01:44:00
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