Thomas Bihl
January 29, 2008
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).
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.
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | £2,500 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. | £70,875 |
Thomas Bihl is now sponsored by Full Tilt Poker
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