Event #5 in the the WPT Montreal $200 + $20 Ladies tournament has come to an end after 13 hours of play. 124 entries joined the tourney and of these, 15 players were paid. It took about 10 hours for the final 9 competitors to reach the final table, and another 3 hours before a champion was declared. It was a long day of poker, but one that (as usual in a tournament reserved for women) was full of high spirits and camaraderie between the players.
The conclusion of the tournament came after Jennifer Brooks – a former Playground event champion – left in 3rd place. Heads up play between Brigitte Thomas and Elizabeth Bennett-Martin ensued. The duel lasted about 40 minutes before the final hand was played.
Brigitte went all in preflop, and Elizabeth made the call. When Brigitte revealed her cards, she was holding 
. Elizabeth’s hand was 
– dominated! The flop came down 
. The dealer flipped the turn 
, and the river was dealt 
, Brigitte had outkicked Elizabeth on the pair of sixes on the board, and she was victorious.
For their efforts on the day, Elizabeth claimed $5,095 and Brigitte earned $5,580.
Congratulations to all of the 15 players who cashed in the event!
WPT Ladies Event Champion: Brigitte Thomas – $5,580
Runner-up: Elizabeth Bennett-Martin – $5,095
Final Hand of Play
