Thomas Bihl

Thomas Bihl
Nickname(s) Buzzer
Residence Frankfurt, Germany
Born 1975 (age 4041)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 1
Money finish(es) 3
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None
European Poker Tour
Title(s) None
Final table(s) None
Money finish(es) 3

Thomas Bihl (born 1975) is a German poker player who became the first person to win a World Series of Poker bracelet outside Las Vegas, Nevada. Bihl was sponsored by Betfair, the official sponsor of the 2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE).[1]

His bracelet win came in a HORSE event. Bihl defeated Jennifer Harman heads-up after Harman raised all-in with two pair. Bihl had an open-ended straight and flush draw. He hit his straight on the river, winning the inaugural WSOPE event.

As of 2008, his live tournament winnings approximately $370,000.[2]

World Series of Poker bracelets

Year Tournament Prize
2007E £2,500 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. £70,875

An "E" following a year denotes bracelet(s) won at the World Series of Poker Europe

References

  1. WSOPE Hand By Hand Coverage Accessed September 9, 2007
  2. Thomas Bihl results at Hendon Mob Accessed September 9, 2007


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