More than one thousand players joined UB.com and the CEREUS Network for Monday’s events at the UBOC 5, as players from different corners the globe appeared to cash in during the two exciting tournaments that took place. Omaha and Hold’em were the games to choose from, and their popularity was clear as the crowds, and UB Poker Bonus prize pools puffed up for both events. Model Shanna Moakler was joined by anthrax guitarist Scott Ian to host Event 9, $200+$15 No Limit Hold’em Rock Star Bounty.
The tournament attracted 781 players, each contending for a piece of the guaranteed $200,000 prize pool and the $200 bounties on the heads of the UB.com pros that were present. Plenty of UB Referral Code bounties were on hand, in the end, Steven “TRACILORDS” Gonzalez outdid Andrew “A_Chen” Chen to take first place. Chen picked up $28,500 for his second place finish. While Doyle’s Room pro Daniel Kelly swooped in and grabbed the title in the other tournament of the night, Event 10, $300+$20 PLO8