Julian Nuijten Wins LAPT in Rio Di Janeiro

Julian Nuijten Wins LAPT in Rio Di Janeiro

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Seth Young

Julien Nuijten of Holland is the winner of the inaugural Latin American Poker Tour event in Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil, claiming the top prize of $222,940 from the $2500 buy-in event.

The former Magic: The Gathering player and high stakes cash game pro Julien Nuijten defeated Brooklyn, NY native Vitaly Kovyazin for the title and an extra $100k in the bank. Here are the official results:

1. Julien Nuijten - $222,940
2. Vitaly Kovyazin - $117,750
3. Nikolai Senninger - $86,350
4. Alex Brenes - $62,800
5. Eduardo Henriques - $47,100
6. Oliver Kugler - $31,400
7. Rafael Pardo - $23,550
8. Juan Carlos Burguillos - $15,700
9. Severin Walser - $11,775

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