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FTOPS XIX Concludes with Record-Breaking Prize Pools and Notable Wins
TournamentsFebruary 22, 2011·1 min read

FTOPS XIX Concludes with Record-Breaking Prize Pools and Notable Wins


The 19th series of FTOPS featured 45 tournaments over three weeks, with a guaranteed prize pool of $22,000,000 that ultimately grew to nearly $40,000,000. The main event set a record for the largest prize pool on Full Tilt at $8,687,400.

GIAMPP, an Italian player, won the main event with a single entry, earning $877,949.74. Blair 'blur5f6' Hinkle finished second, earning $1,162,949.74, setting a new record for the highest single-tournament earnings on Full Tilt. Daniel 'WiLDmAn75' Buzgon made his third final table appearance in the series, finishing fifth in the main event.

Asido, a player from the CIS region, achieved the best result among local players, finishing 10th in the main event. Vitaly 'zavor' Zavorotny won tournament #41, earning $133,105.60. Ivan 'Van' Kuziw finished second in tournament #33, earning $188,935.50. Victor 'iseeyouthrough' increased his bankroll by $20,047.50 by finishing fifth in a shootout tournament.

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