bencb finally shows his face
We recap some stories you may have missed including Eli Elezra's 4th bracelet and a record in Omaha Hi/Lo.
bencb revealed
He may be the most respected tournament coach in the game today but bencb has always managed to stay well under the radar, until now.
After years of crushing poker but keeping his identity secret, he finally revealed his face in a new video, ahead of a trip to Las Vegas.
Still no word on his actual name to look out for at the live poker tables, but we are guessing his first name might be Ben.
Elezra wins 4th bracelet
It has been a mixed 2019 for Eli Elezra, who released his biography this year but was also involved in controversy when several high stakes players accused him of having outstanding debts.
He had something to celebrate last night, however, as back at the tables he took down his 4th career bracelet in the $1,500 Seven Card Stud event.
He overcame a field of 285 and defeated Anthony Zinno heads-up for the $207,003 score.
O'Dell breaks Omaha Hi/Lo record
Elsewhere Frankie O'Dell became a three-time bracelet winner with a difference.
All three of his bracelets have come in Omaha Hi/Lo, making him the first player with three in the format, overtaking Chris Ferguson, Daniel Alaei and Scotty Nguyen.
He fittingly took down the $10,000 Championship event in this format this week, defeating a field of 183 for $443,641.
JRB plays 53 suited like a boss
Finally, Joe Ingram poked a little bit of fun at Jean-Robert Bellande this week ahead of his final table in the $10,000 No Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball Championship this evening:
Do you keep your real identity secret from your poker identity? Let us know in the comments:
