Thomas Bihl

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Thomas Bihl

Nickname(s) Buzzer
Hometown Frankfurt, Germany
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 1
Money finishes 3
Highest ITM main
event finish
None
European Poker Tour
Titles None
Final tables None
Money finishes 3

Thomas Bihl is a German poker player who became the first person to win a World Series of Poker bracelet outside of 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 when 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 2007, his live tournament winnings approximately $350,000.[2]

[edit] World Series of Poker bracelets

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

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NAME Bihl, Thomas
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