Day: May 14, 2009

Poker

Ft. Myers’ Lallo continues Florida’s domination of WSOPC

John Lallo, a.k.a. the Melon, is a 45-year-old restaurant owner from Ft. Myers, and now he also owns a World Series of Poker circuit event gold ring. Lallo, originally from Ohio, won the $300 no-limit hold’em tournament that attracted a strong field of 263 players. Lallo defeated Alex Wood in heads-up play to earn his … Continue reading Ft. Myers’ Lallo continues Florida’s domination of WSOPC

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Poker

Bradenton’s Raimon wins 6-handed NLHE WSOP circuit event

Michael Riamon, a 37-year-old poker pro from Bradenton, won the $500 six-handed no-limit hold’em World Series of Poker circuit event at Harrah’s New Orleans on Thursday. Raimon, who owns a chain of Athlete’s Foot stores and is originally from Massachusetts, bested 171 players to win $24,192 and the gold ring. Raimon started the final table … Continue reading Bradenton’s Raimon wins 6-handed NLHE WSOP circuit event

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