Sebastian “Luckbox” Ruthenberg winner of the EPT Barcelona 2008 (Season 5)

Monday, September 15th, 2008 by skylowlow

After a marathon poker match with more than 8,5 hours, Sebastian “Luckbox” Ruthenberg won the final table of the European Poker Tour (EPT) in Barcelona 2008. He defeated Fintan Gavin in the heads-up in the third hand with K♣ 9♣ against 4♥ 7♣. After the flop (A♣ 7♥ 2♥) he was behind, but the “Luckbox” got a K♥ on the turn and a 9♦ on the river for a two pair and won the first price which is €1.361.000. Fintan Gavin as second receives at least €792.000.

After his bracelet at the WSOP 2008 this is the second big title in this year for Sebastian Ruthenberg.

Here are the results and the payouts of the final table:

Position	Name	Country	Payout
1	Sebastian Ruthenberg	Germany	€1.361.000
2	Fintan Gavin	Ireland	€792.000
3	Davidi Kitai	Belgium	€455.000
4	Daniele Mazzia	Italy	€351.000
5	Dren Ukella	Germany	€292.000
6	Jason Mercier	USA	€227.800
7	Samuel Chartier	Canada	€178.000
8	Martin Nielsen	Denmark	€119.000