Seat 2: Paul Newey (1,510,000 - 37.8 big blinds)
Paul Newey hasn't been around for too long, but he's made an impression on everyone. The first time the poker world got to know Newey was when he participated in the inaugural The Big One for One Drop tournament in Las Vegas, a one million dollar buy in event. Newey. Newey didn't cash in the event that year, but he did this year. He started out as the shortstack on the bubble, but sneaked into the money for $1,418,667. Newey also cashed in this years PCA $25,000 High Roller, finishing in 11th place for $110,740.
Newey sold his business a couple of years ago and has been enjoying the good life ever since. Newey is known for playing high stakes games all over the world, as well as enjoying high stakes slot machines – which he tweets about regularly as “topdollarman”. During the EPT Grand Final, two seasons ago Newey participated in the first televised cash game from Monaco, walking away a winner.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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1,510,000 |