Ulitimate Poker Challenge
Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, USA, 08. July - 27. July 2005
Friday, 08. July
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 146 / 70,810.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Roy Obriecht (USA) | 21,140.00 USD | 17,714.00 EUR |
| 02. | Ben Hutton (USA) | 10,520.00 USD | 8,815.00 EUR |
| 03. | John Pesch (USA) | 6,980.00 USD | 5,848.00 EUR |
| 04. | Brad Varnell (USA) | 5,570.00 USD | 4,667.00 EUR |
| 05. | Kyle Tupp (USA) | 4,860.00 USD | 4,072.00 EUR |
| 06. | Mike Souza (USA) | 4,250.00 USD | 3,561.00 EUR |
| 07. | Phil Humphries (USA) | 3,540.00 USD | 2,966.00 EUR |
| 08. | Dan Reitburg (USA) | 2,830.00 USD | 2,371.00 EUR |
| 09. | Yarom Limor (braveyoyo) (USA) | 2,130.00 USD | 1,784.00 EUR |
| 10. | Larry Elliott (USA) | 1,415.00 USD | 1,185.00 EUR |
| 11. | Matthew Maroon (USA) | 1,415.00 USD | 1,185.00 EUR |
| 12. | Ron Matuura (USA) | 1,060.00 USD | 888.00 EUR |
| 13. | Steve Furhman (USA) | 1,060.00 USD | 888.00 EUR |
| 14. | Joe Degeorge (USA) | 1,060.00 USD | 888.00 EUR |
| 15. | Noam Freedman (USA) | 1,060.00 USD | 888.00 EUR |
| 16. | Carl Smith (USA) | 710.00 USD | 594.00 EUR |
| 17. | John Womack (USA) | 710.00 USD | 594.00 EUR |
| 18. | Eddie Bowlds (USA) | 710.00 USD | 594.00 EUR |
Saturday, 09. July
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 194 / 94,090.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Rukhsana Guevarra (Canada) | 28,235.00 USD | 23,659.00 EUR |
| 02. | Ali Lari (USA) | 14,115.00 USD | 11,827.00 EUR |
| 03. | Irving Overman (USA) | 9,410.00 USD | 7,885.00 EUR |
| 04. | Kenny Robbins (USA) | 7,525.00 USD | 6,305.00 EUR |
| 05. | Dan Johnson (USA) | 6,585.00 USD | 5,517.00 EUR |
| 06. | Daniel Kaufman (USA) | 5,645.00 USD | 4,730.00 EUR |
| 07. | Chung Ng (USA) | 4,705.00 USD | 3,942.00 EUR |
| 08. | Jim Pechac (USA) | 3,765.00 USD | 3,154.00 EUR |
| 09. | Howard Ballard (USA) | 2,825.00 USD | 2,367.00 EUR |
| 10. | John Prosser (USA) | 1,880.00 USD | 1,575.00 EUR |
| 11. | Neil Yekell (USA) | 1,880.00 USD | 1,575.00 EUR |
| 12. | Yarom Limor (braveyoyo) (USA) | 1,880.00 USD | 1,575.00 EUR |
| 13. | Jim Schmidt (USA) | 1,410.00 USD | 1,181.00 EUR |
| 14. | Terrence Recaldo (USA) | 1,410.00 USD | 1,181.00 EUR |
| 15. | Anthony J Costa (USA) | 940.00 USD | 787.00 EUR |
| 16. | Mary Jo Belou (USA) | 940.00 USD | 787.00 EUR |
| 17. | Shin Chi Chien | 940.00 USD | 787.00 EUR |
| 18. | Dennis Brown (USA) | 940.00 USD | 787.00 EUR |
Sunday, 10. July
1,000.00 USD + 60.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 139 / 134,830.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Tom Cope (USA) | 45,740.00 USD | 38,327.00 EUR |
| 02. | Sandy Blecker (USA) | 25,530.00 USD | 21,392.00 EUR |
| 03. | Ronnie Bardah (RoNasty) (USA) | 13,385.00 USD | 11,215.00 EUR |
| 04. | Robert Kirkeby (USA) | 10,685.00 USD | 8,953.00 EUR |
| 05. | Raul Paez (Spain) | 7,990.00 USD | 6,695.00 EUR |
| 06. | Ryan Welty (USA) | 6,640.00 USD | 5,563.00 EUR |
| 07. | David Brooks (USA) | 5,295.00 USD | 4,436.00 EUR |
| 08. | Richard Pile (USA) | 3,945.00 USD | 3,305.00 EUR |
| 09. | Rob Amereno (bobby bling) (USA) | 3,270.00 USD | 2,740.00 EUR |
| 10. | Ronald Matsuura (USA) | 2,595.00 USD | 2,174.00 EUR |
| 11. | Martin Virger (USA) | 2,595.00 USD | 2,174.00 EUR |
| 12. | Matthew Maroon (USA) | 1,920.00 USD | 1,608.00 EUR |
| 13. | Darren Brandes (USA) | 1,920.00 USD | 1,608.00 EUR |
| 14. | Dr Mark Burtman (USA) | 1,920.00 USD | 1,608.00 EUR |
| 15. | David Weisberger (USA) | 1,400.00 USD | 1,173.00 EUR |
Monday, 11. July
1,500.00 USD + 70.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 70 / 101,850.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Rafael Furst (USA) | 35,650.00 USD | 29,549.00 EUR |
| 02. | Santiago Terrazas (Spain) | 20,370.00 USD | 16,884.00 EUR |
| 03. | Richard Brodie (Quiet Lion) (USA) | 10,180.00 USD | 8,437.00 EUR |
| 04. | Mike Cordell (USA) | 8,150.00 USD | 6,755.00 EUR |
| 05. | Keith Cordell (USA) | 7,130.00 USD | 5,909.00 EUR |
| 06. | John Murphy (USA) | 6,110.00 USD | 5,064.00 EUR |
| 07. | Darren Brandes (USA) | 5,095.00 USD | 4,223.00 EUR |
| 08. | Vince Burgio (USA) | 4,075.00 USD | 3,377.00 EUR |
| 09. | Luis Santori (USA) | 3,055.00 USD | 2,532.00 EUR |
| 10. | Michael Borovetz (USA) | 2,035.00 USD | 1,686.00 EUR |
Tuesday, 12. July
2,000.00 USD + 80.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 61 / 118,340.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Vince Burgio (USA) | 41,020.00 USD | 33,630.00 EUR |
| 02. | George Bartlett (USA) | 23,370.00 USD | 19,159.00 EUR |
| 03. | Luis Santori (USA) | 11,635.00 USD | 9,538.00 EUR |
| 04. | Dwayne Vetter (USA) | 9,365.00 USD | 7,677.00 EUR |
| 05. | David Levi (USA) | 8,285.00 USD | 6,792.00 EUR |
| 06. | Stephen Huang (USA) | 7,100.00 USD | 5,820.00 EUR |
| 07. | Petar Ivancevic (USA) | 5,915.00 USD | 4,849.00 EUR |
| 08. | Allen Kessler (USA) | 4,735.00 USD | 3,881.00 EUR |
| 09. | Phil Vera (USA) | 3,550.00 USD | 2,910.00 EUR |
| 10. | Rukhsana Guevarra (Canada) | 2,365.00 USD | 1,938.00 EUR |
| 11. | Jesus Abreu (USA) | 1,000.00 USD | 819.00 EUR |
Wednesday, 13. July
2,500.00 USD + 100.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 53 / 128,340.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Ronnie Ebanks (the loveman) (USA) | 51,410.00 USD | 42,517.00 EUR |
| 02. | Dan Pugliese (USA) | 25,705.00 USD | 21,258.00 EUR |
| 03. | Kevin Chan (The Man) (USA) | 15,425.00 USD | 12,756.00 EUR |
| 04. | Jae Yun (USA) | 12,855.00 USD | 10,631.00 EUR |
| 05. | Kenneth Jacobs (USA) | 8,995.00 USD | 7,439.00 EUR |
| 06. | Joe Bartholdi (USA) | 7,710.00 USD | 6,376.00 EUR |
| 07. | Andrew Bloch (USA) | 6,425.00 USD | 5,313.00 EUR |
Thursday, 14. July
3,000.00 USD + 100.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 60 / 174,600.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Bill Edler (USA) | 61,110.00 USD | 50,553.00 EUR |
| 02. | Todd Brunson (USA) | 34,920.00 USD | 28,887.00 EUR |
| 03. | David Daseke (USA) | 17,460.00 USD | 14,443.00 EUR |
| 04. | Don Mullis (Final Table Mullis) (USA) | 13,970.00 USD | 11,556.00 EUR |
| 05. | Vellaisamy Senthilkumar (USA) | 12,220.00 USD | 10,109.00 EUR |
| 06. | Freddy Deeb (USA) | 10,475.00 USD | 8,665.00 EUR |
| 07. | Al Krux (USA) | 8,730.00 USD | 7,221.00 EUR |
| 08. | Thomas Schreiber (mr big) (USA) | 6,985.00 USD | 5,778.00 EUR |
| 09. | Jesus Abreu (USA) | 5,240.00 USD | 4,334.00 EUR |
| 10. | Gavin Smith (USA) | 3,490.00 USD | 2,887.00 EUR |
Friday, 15. July
1,000.00 USD + 60.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 100 / 97,000.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Ryan Larson (USA) | 32,980.00 USD | 27,410.00 EUR |
| 02. | Derek Harrington (USA) | 18,430.00 USD | 15,317.00 EUR |
| 03. | Simon Henessey (United Kingdom) | 9,700.00 USD | 8,061.00 EUR |
| 04. | David Rheem (Chino) (USA) | 7,760.00 USD | 6,449.00 EUR |
| 05. | Chris Tsiprailidis (Syracuse) (USA) | 5,820.00 USD | 4,837.00 EUR |
| 06. | Richard Brodie (Quiet Lion) (USA) | 4,850.00 USD | 4,030.00 EUR |
| 07. | Phillip Penn (USA) | 3,880.00 USD | 3,224.00 EUR |
| 08. | Tim Burt (misipimachine) (USA) | 2,910.00 USD | 2,418.00 EUR |
| 09. | Rob Amereno (bobby bling) (USA) | 2,425.00 USD | 2,015.00 EUR |
| 10. | William McKinney (USA) | 1,940.00 USD | 1,612.00 EUR |
| 11. | Joe Gray (Canada) | 1,940.00 USD | 1,612.00 EUR |
| 12. | Kristy Gazes (USA) | 1,455.00 USD | 1,209.00 EUR |
| 13. | John Womack (USA) | 1,455.00 USD | 1,209.00 EUR |
| 14. | Vicky Darden (USA) | 1,455.00 USD | 1,209.00 EUR |
Saturday, 16. July
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 149 / 71,540.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | John Bon Phan (USA) | 21,680.00 USD | 18,018.00 EUR |
| 02. | Howard Andrew (Tahoe) (USA) | 10,840.00 USD | 9,009.00 EUR |
| 03. | Erika Obst (Trouble) (USA) | 7,220.00 USD | 6,000.00 EUR |
| 04. | Rick Fuller (USA) | 5,780.00 USD | 4,803.00 EUR |
| 05. | Jeff Blenkarn (USA) | 5,060.00 USD | 4,205.00 EUR |
| 06. | Andre Montesquiou (USA) | 4,330.00 USD | 3,598.00 EUR |
| 07. | Dan Johnson (USA) | 3,610.00 USD | 3,000.00 EUR |
| 08. | Sali Ma (USA) | 2,890.00 USD | 2,401.00 EUR |
| 09. | Pat Castelluccio (USA) | 2,170.00 USD | 1,803.00 EUR |
| 10. | David Daseke (USA) | 1,445.00 USD | 1,200.00 EUR |
| 11. | Chris Masch (Shadow) (USA) | 1,445.00 USD | 1,200.00 EUR |
| 12. | Jae Yun (USA) | 1,085.00 USD | 901.00 EUR |
| 13. | Eric J. Nickelson (USA) | 1,085.00 USD | 901.00 EUR |
| 14. | Lori Pica (USA) | 725.00 USD | 602.00 EUR |
| 15. | David Chidescer (USA) | 725.00 USD | 602.00 EUR |
| 16. | Suzanne Thompson (USA) | 725.00 USD | 602.00 EUR |
| 17. | Scott Frieland (USA) | 725.00 USD | 602.00 EUR |
Sunday, 17. July
1,500.00 USD + 70.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 42 / 61,110.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Gary Do (USA) | 24,445.00 USD | 20,316.00 EUR |
| 02. | Matt Sterling (Indiana) (USA) | 12,220.00 USD | 10,156.00 EUR |
| 03. | Anders Berg (Norway) | 7,335.00 USD | 6,096.00 EUR |
| 04. | Renee Wexler (USA) | 6,110.00 USD | 5,078.00 EUR |
| 05. | David Singer (USA) | 4,280.00 USD | 3,557.00 EUR |
| 06. | Kevin Ratliff (USA) | 3,665.00 USD | 3,046.00 EUR |
| 07. | Allen Kessler (USA) | 3,055.00 USD | 2,539.00 EUR |
Monday, 18. July
2,000.00 USD + 80.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 31 / 60,140.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Vince Burgio (USA) | 24,055.00 USD | 19,920.00 EUR |
| 02. | V Senthil Kumar (USA) | 12,030.00 USD | 9,962.00 EUR |
| 03. | Hymie Dahar (USA) | 7,215.00 USD | 5,974.00 EUR |
| 04. | Jane Gamble (USA) | 6,015.00 USD | 4,981.00 EUR |
| 05. | Edward Moncada (Bolivia) (USA) | 4,210.00 USD | 3,486.00 EUR |
| 06. | Kenny Robbins (USA) | 3,610.00 USD | 2,989.00 EUR |
| 07. | Clonie Gowen (USA) | 3,005.00 USD | 2,488.00 EUR |
Tuesday, 19. July
2,500.00 USD + 100.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 33 / 80,025.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Bill Edler (USA) | 32,010.00 USD | 26,671.00 EUR |
| 02. | Richard Brodie (Quiet Lion) (USA) | 16,005.00 USD | 13,335.00 EUR |
| 03. | Jesse Martin (USA) | 9,605.00 USD | 8,002.00 EUR |
| 04. | Cliff Pappas (USA) | 8,005.00 USD | 6,669.00 EUR |
| 05. | Gavin Smith (USA) | 5,600.00 USD | 4,665.00 EUR |
| 06. | Sean McCabe (USA) | 4,800.00 USD | 3,999.00 EUR |
| 07. | Kevin Chan (The Man) (USA) | 4,000.00 USD | 3,332.00 EUR |
Wednesday, 20. July
3,000.00 USD + 100.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 36 / 104,765.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Michael Mizrachi (USA) | 41,905.00 USD | 34,787.00 EUR |
| 02. | Kathy Liebert (USA) | 20,955.00 USD | 17,395.00 EUR |
| 03. | Rick Fuller (USA) | 12,570.00 USD | 10,434.00 EUR |
| 04. | Michael Wood (USA) | 10,475.00 USD | 8,695.00 EUR |
| 05. | T.J. Cloutier (USA) | 7,335.00 USD | 6,089.00 EUR |
| 06. | Scott Fischman (USA) | 6,285.00 USD | 5,217.00 EUR |
| 07. | David Singer (USA) | 5,240.00 USD | 4,349.00 EUR |
Thursday, 21. July
2,000.00 USD + 80.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 35 / 67,900.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Joe Bartholdi (USA) | 27,160.00 USD | 22,422.00 EUR |
| 02. | Don Mullis (Final Table Mullis) (USA) | 13,580.00 USD | 11,211.00 EUR |
| 03. | Kristy Gazes (USA) | 8,150.00 USD | 6,728.00 EUR |
| 04. | Dante Pugilese (USA) | 6,790.00 USD | 5,605.00 EUR |
| 05. | Al Ciaglia (USA) | 4,750.00 USD | 3,921.00 EUR |
| 06. | James English (USA) | 4,075.00 USD | 3,364.00 EUR |
| 07. | James Hefheinz (USA) | 3,395.00 USD | 2,802.00 EUR |
Friday, 22. July
3,000.00 USD + 100.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 30 / 56,860.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Allen Cunningham (USA) | 21,140.00 USD | 17,513.00 EUR |
| 02. | Gavin Smith (USA) | 10,520.00 USD | 8,715.00 EUR |
| 03. | John Roveto (Junior) (USA) | 6,980.00 USD | 5,782.00 EUR |
| 04. | Kevin Chan (The Man) (USA) | 5,570.00 USD | 4,614.00 EUR |
| 05. | Sean McCabe (USA) | 4,860.00 USD | 4,026.00 EUR |
| 06. | David Singer (USA) | 4,250.00 USD | 3,520.00 EUR |
| 07. | Tony Malcein (USA) | 3,540.00 USD | 2,932.00 EUR |
Saturday, 23. July
5,000.00 USD + 150.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 24 / 117,600.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | John Bon Phan (USA) | 47,000.00 USD | 38,937.00 EUR |
| 02. | Herbert Montalbano (Louisiana Lighting) (USA) | 23,520.00 USD | 19,485.00 EUR |
| 03. | Allen Kessler (USA) | 14,110.00 USD | 11,689.00 EUR |
| 04. | Philippe Rouas (Cartouche) (USA) | 11,760.00 USD | 9,742.00 EUR |
| 05. | Peter Lawson (USA) | 8,230.00 USD | 6,818.00 EUR |
| 06. | Joseph Sanders (Toe) (USA) | 7,050.00 USD | 5,840.00 EUR |
| 07. | Chris Gildone (USA) | 5,930.00 USD | 4,912.00 EUR |
Monday, 25. July
10,000.00 USD + 200.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 55 / 541,750.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Andrew Bloch (USA) | 167,500.00 USD | 138,968.00 EUR |
| 02. | Blair Rodman (USA) | 100,750.00 USD | 83,588.00 EUR |
| 03. | Chau Giang (USA) | 54,600.00 USD | 45,299.00 EUR |
| 04. | Mike Wattel (USA) | 44,300.00 USD | 36,753.00 EUR |
| 05. | Vellaisamy Senthilkumar (USA) | 32,500.00 USD | 26,963.00 EUR |
| 06. | Scott Fischman (USA) | 27,100.00 USD | 22,483.00 EUR |
| 07. | Ted Forrest (USA) | 21,500.00 USD | 17,837.00 EUR |
| 08. | Erik Seidel (USA) | 18,300.00 USD | 15,182.00 EUR |
| 09. | Cyndy Violette (sweetest) (USA) | 15,200.00 USD | 12,610.00 EUR |
| 10. | Gavin Smith (USA) | 13,500.00 USD | 11,200.00 EUR |
| 11. | David Plastik (C4) (USA) | 13,500.00 USD | 11,200.00 EUR |
| 12. | Erick Lindgren (USA) | 11,000.00 USD | 9,126.00 EUR |
| 13. | John Juanda (USA) | 11,000.00 USD | 9,126.00 EUR |
| 14. | Michael Mizrachi (USA) | 11,000.00 USD | 9,126.00 EUR |
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