A WPT Montreal Legend is back!

  • Level: 4
  • Small Blind: 100
  • Big Blind: 200
  • Ante: 25
  • Chip Average: 35.5K
  • Remaining: 103
  • Entries: 122


Now in its third year, the WPT Montreal has had some great champions, some epic final table battles, and some great performances from some of the top poker pros in the world.

But – there is only one true WPT Montreal Legend. His name: Sylvain Siebert.

Sylvain had no published results before the first WPT Montreal in 2012 – but since then, he has final tabled both the 2012 and 2013 editions of the WPT Montreal, as well as the WPT Canadian Spring Championship in 2014. In addition to these Playground successes, he has also cashed in two other main events that have been held here – his results are simply unparalleled.

Sylvain is back at Playground for the 2014 WPT Montreal – in fact, he has already finished his first starting flight, having been eliminated in the level 2 of Day 1a earlier today. It’s pretty safe to assume that Sylvain will try at least one more starting Day… and maybe, just maybe, he’ll make his way to the final table for a third year in a row.

Sylvain Siebert

A few more photos (Day 1a)

  • Level: 3
  • Small Blind: 75
  • Big Blind: 150
  • Ante: 25
  • Chip Average: 34.7K
  • Remaining: 102
  • Entries: 118


Here are some additional photos of players in the action in Day 1a of the WPT Montreal.

Photos from level 3

The Champion’s Belt!

  • Level: 3
  • Small Blind: 75
  • Big Blind: 150
  • Ante: 25
  • Chip Average: 33.9K
  • Remaining: 101
  • Entries: 114


One of the things the WPT Montreal has become known for is the one-of-a-kind Champion’s Belt awarded to the winner!

This year’s version has arrived at Playground, direct from the workshop where it was made, and it looks fabulous!

Playground Poker Fall Classic Belt and WPT Trophy

 

Playground Poker Fall Classic Belt and WPT Trophy

Some photos of early Day 1a

  • Level: 2
  • Small Blind: 75
  • Big Blind: 150
  • Ante: 0
  • Chip Average: 32.1K
  • Remaining: 99
  • Entries: 106


Here are some photos of the action early in Day 1a of the 2014 WPT Montreal.

Photos from level 1 and 2

And some homegrown stars as well!

  • Level: 1
  • Small Blind: 50
  • Big Blind: 100
  • Ante: 0
  • Chip Average: 30.7K
  • Remaining: 84
  • Entries: 86


In addition to the travelling poker pros, there are also (more) than our fair share of top poker players that come from right here in Quebec and the Montreal area. Some who have taken their seats so far:

  • Samuel Chartier
  • Carter Swidler
  • Pascal Lefrancois
  • Marc Etienne McLaughlin
  • Eric Afriat
  • Adam Koviensky
  • Chanracy Khun
  • Jean-Philippe Piquette

Some big names in the field!

  • Level: 1
  • Small Blind: 50
  • Big Blind: 100
  • Ante: 0
  • Chip Average: 30.7K
  • Remaining: 84
  • Entries: 86


We’re only part way through level 1 and many players are still making their way to Playground Poker Club to take their seats, but there are already several very well known poker pros at the tables. Some of the pros that have taken their seats so far:

  • Tony Dunst
  • Eugene Katchelov
  • Ankush Mandavia
  • Kitty Chen
  • Connon Drinan
  • Brian Yoon
  • Todd Terry
  • Samuel Greenwood
  • Darren Elias
  • Scott Clements

Day 1a is underway in the WPT Montreal!

  • Level: 1
  • Small Blind: 50
  • Big Blind: 100
  • Ante: 0
  • Chip Average: 30K
  • Remaining: 73
  • Entries: 73


Tony Dunst has made the opening remarks and cards are in the air for the 2014 WPT Montreal!

Be sure to follow the event here in the Playground Poker Event Blog but also be sure to follow WPT Live Updates for detailed event coverage!