Barbaro Seeks His Second Bracelet
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In a tournament that attracts some of the toughest players in the game, PokerNews spotted Fransesco "Cheech" Barbaro, a Chicago native and mix game specialist going for his second Hi-Low bracelet. Barbaro plays in the Mix and PLO games at the Horseshoe in Hammond, Indiana, which are some of the toughest games in the Midwest.
Known for his selective aggression and creative play, Barbaro went on a Mix Game tournament streak in 2010-2011, winning the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Hammond H.O.R.S.E. event in 2010, followed up with a 2011 WSOP $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low bracelet. According to WSOP.com, he started playing poker in 1999 and enjoys playing Stud 8. He also finished second at the LAPC Stud Hi-Low event in 2004.
We will be keeping an eye on Cheech throughout the tournament, bringing you live updates on him and all the other notable Hi-Low players in the field.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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15,000 |