Patricio Rojas and Jonathan Bredin Win Big at LAPT Peru and ANZPT Queenstown

In a thrilling display of skill and strategy, Patricio Rojas emerged victorious at the LAPT Peru tournament. Rojas entered the final table with a commanding lead, despite the presence of two short-stacked players. The first to fall was Julián Menéndez, an Argentine player aiming to repeat his victory from Medellín in 2011. After several eliminations, the heads-up battle between Rojas and Rafael Pardo became highly uneven, with Rojas holding a 7 to 1 chip advantage. With A 2, Rojas sought to double up, but Pardo's A T secured the win for Rojas, earning him a prize of $123,840, with $100,000 going to the finalist.

Meanwhile, the ANZPT Queenstown tournament, part of the PokerStars circuit in Oceania, saw an extraordinary winner in Jonathan Bredin. Bredin, who has cerebral palsy and requires assistance from a friend to participate in live tournaments, won with a final hand of KK—a hand he has tattooed on his arm. This curious detail adds to the intrigue of his victory, which earned him 93,600NZ$.

Bredin's win is not just a testament to his skill but also to his determination and resilience, proving that physical challenges do not define one's abilities in the world of poker.