MTGer in Poker Tournament Robbed at Gunpoint

by News | posted at 2010-03-08 01:50:00
tagged: MTG, Magic, Magic the Gathering, Poker, Kevin MacPhee, Gunpoint, Robbed, Robber, Robbery

In a shocking turn of events, the European Poker Tour Berlin No Limit Hold 'Em event was ROBBED at gunpoint by a group of 4-6 armed gunmen March 8th. The tournament was delayed as staff, journalists, and players rushed out of the main staging area, and at press time the robbers had not been caught after escaping unharmed. They walked away with as much as $1,000,000. Watch stunning video of the robbery as it happened:

Like most large poker tournaments, a former Magic player was doing well when the standings for the final table were announced. His name? Kevin MacPhee of Idaho. He managed to enter the final table 3rd in chips.

For more on Kevin and the tournament, read this article from CardPlayer.com.

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