Team Full Tilt's Howard Lederer Wins the Aussie Millions $100K Tournament
The Professor Schools the Competition and Takes Home $1.25 Million
Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB) January 15, 2008 -- Team Full Tilts Howard Lederer added to his illustrious resume this week by claiming one of the most prestigious titles in tournament poker, the $100K No-Limit Hold ‘em event at the Aussie Millions.
Lederer, who has played a limited tournament schedule over the past two years, showed why he is still considered one of the games premier players as he outlasted an elite field of 25 top pros, including fellow Team Full Tilt members Phil Ivey, Chris Ferguson, Andy Bloch, Gus Hansen, Allen Cunningham, and John Juanda.
Coming to the final table as one of the short stacks, Lederer patiently waited for key spots to attack and slowly accumulated chips as those around him fell from the competition. He had the chip lead with just three competitors remaining, and started heads-up play with a 2-1 chip lead over second-place finisher Mark Teltscher.
After more than an hour of heads-up competition, Lederer claimed the title and the $1.25 million first-place prize when his two pair of Aces and Jacks bested Teltschers two pair of 7s and 8s. The victory is the largest single tournament payday Lederer has ever earned, bringing his career tournament earnings to nearly $5 million.
The Professor proved that he is one of the toughest competitors at any table, on any continent. Im happy to see him take the title," said fellow Team Full Tilt pro, and 2007 $100K Tournament Champion, Erick Lindgren.
Team Full Tilt," is a select group of the worlds finest professional poker players, including Chris Ferguson, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Jennifer Harman, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, Phil Gordon, Clonie Gowen, John Juanda, Mike Matusow, Gus Hansen, and Allen Cunningham who have collectively won 32 WSOP bracelets. Full Tilt Poker offers players the unique opportunity to Learn, Chat and Play poker with the best poker pros in the game.
About Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker is the host of a worldwide virtual poker cardroom service. It is not in the business of betting or wagering and does not participate in the games as a player. It merely provides a service to those who wish to test their skills against others for fun, prizes or money. It is duly regulated and licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and in the United Kingdom by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. Team Full Tilt," is a select group of the worlds finest professional poker players, including Chris Ferguson, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Jennifer Harman, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, Phil Gordon, Clonie Gowen, John Juanda, Mike Matusow, Gus Hansen, and Allen Cunningham. With innovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface, the software is geared to enhance and personalize the online poker experience. Although virtual poker is legal where the games are hosted and played, it may not be legal where individual players are located. Players at all skill levels may download the software at www.fulltiltpoker.com but it is their responsibility to determine if participating in the games is permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction where they are located.
For more information contact:
Michele Clayborne
EMC-PR
(on behalf of Team Full Tilt)
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