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WSOP 2015: Adrian Bakli Wins Millionaire Maker, Phil Hellmuth Earns 14th Bracelet
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2015 featured several notable tournaments and players. In tournament #16, the Millionaire Maker, the winner was 27-year-old Adrian Bakli, an engineer from Lockheed Martin.
Phil Hellmuth won his 14th WSOP bracelet in tournament #17, a championship in razz. He dedicated his victory to the late Dave Goldberg.
John Gale, a 61-year-old Englishman, won the tournament #18, a $1,000 turbo tournament, and $298,290. Gale had been away from the WSOP for three years due to health issues but returned to compete.
Matthew Elsby won the tournament #19, a $3,000 limit hold'em, and his first WSOP bracelet. Benjamin Zamani won the tournament #20, a $1,500 no-limit hold'em, against Natasha Barbour.
Daniel Alai won the tournament #21, an Omaha Hi-Lo championship, against Kyle Miaso. Sam Greenwood won the tournament #22, a $1,500 no-limit hold'em, against 1,914 opponents.
Christian Pham won the tournament #23, a $1,500 no-limit 2-7 lowball, despite initially not knowing the rules.
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