17 Feb 10
European Poker Awards 2009: The Results
The 9th annual edition of the European Poker Awards took place a few days ago. Many well-known names found themselves on the winners' list, so read on to see who got their hands on these trophies.
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| Photo source: WorldSeriesofPoker.com |
Europe's best players in 2009 were acknowledged in this ceremony. Russian pro Vitaly Lunkin was the one to take home the "Player of the Year" trophy.
A great year for Vitaly Lunkin
Lunkin (pictured right) managed to cash six times in the 2009 World Series of Poker, amassing a total of $2,743,411 in tournament winnings.His most notable achievement last year came when he won the WSOP $40,000 Anniversary event for a $1,891,012 payout.
Other well-known poker pros were also rewarded, including the likes of Patrik Antonius, Sandra Naujoks or Jeff Lisandro.
Below you can find the winners of the 2009 European Poker Awards:
| European Poker Awards 2009 | ||
| Award | Winner | Country |
| Player of the Year | Vitaly Lunkin | Russia |
| Internet Player of the Year | Patrik Antonius | Finland |
| Lifetime Achievement | Bruno Fitoussi | France |
| Outstanding Tournament Performance | Jeff Lisandro | Australia/Italy |
| Rookie of the Year | Antoine Saout | France |
| Europe's Leading Lady | Sandra Naujoks | Germany |
| Rob Gardner Award for Innovation | Eddie Hearn | England |
| Poker Staff of the Year | Edgar Stuchly | Austria |
