Greek Pro wins 2019 World Series of Poker Europe

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Greek player, 32-year-old Alexandros Kolonias, made a name for himself by winning the 2019 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event.

The 32-year-old beat 541 entries to win a whopping €1,133,678 in top prize, alongside his first-ever World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet.

A WSOP gold bracelet is considered the most prestigious non-monetary prize in poker.

Kolonias’ victory is the third gold bracelet for Greece in 2019.

The poker pro’s live earnings now sit at over $3.7 million, which tops Greece’s all-time money list.

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