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Poker Legends Sami Kelopuro and Chris Moorman Dominate GG Spring Festival
Online PokerMay 27, 2021·1 min read

Poker Legends Sami Kelopuro and Chris Moorman Dominate GG Spring Festival


Sami Kelopuro and Chris Moorman, two seasoned poker players, have recently made significant strides in their careers. Sami Kelopuro won two tournaments with a $25k buy-in and finished second in another during the GG Spring Festival. According to PocketFives, Kelopuro earned $4,446,237 in prize money in April 2021, securing his place at the top of the rankings.

Kelopuro, who has been playing poker since 2005, has a rich experience in the game. He took a break from poker after the GG Spring Festival and is currently enjoying his time off. Despite his success, Kelopuro has been contemplating a full retirement from poker due to health issues stemming from a car accident years ago.

Chris Moorman, another poker legend, has also had a remarkable run. He won $80,000 in the SCOOP #45-H tournament and $100,000 in the #72-M tournament during the SCOOP series. Moorman finished second in a $5k WSOP tournament on GG in August 2020, earning $400,000, and won a $525 tournament on GG in November 2020, earning $250,000. Moorman was voted the best online poker player in history by PocketFives, losing to Niklas Astedt in the final.

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