Ultimate Poker Challenge
Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, USA, 16. November - 28. November 2005
Wednesday, 16. November 12:00PM
Event #1
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 55 / 28,795.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | John Robertson (USA) | 9,470.00 USD | 8,112.00 EUR |
| 02. | Max Gsottschneider (Spain) | 5,335.00 USD | 4,570.00 EUR |
| 03. | Chris Par | 5,300.00 USD | 4,540.00 EUR |
| 04. | Gus Ruelas (USA) | 2,670.00 USD | 2,287.00 EUR |
| 05. | Ted Melikian (“Milkman”) (USA) | 1,865.00 USD | 1,597.00 EUR |
| 06. | Stan Schrien | 1,600.00 USD | 1,370.00 EUR |
| 07. | Brian Faires | 1,355.00 USD | 1,160.00 EUR |
| 08. | Wayne Lucier II (USA) | 600.00 USD | 514.00 EUR |
| 09. | Jeff Crabtree (USA) | 600.00 USD | 514.00 EUR |
Thursday, 17. November 12:00PM
Event #2
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 46 / 22,310.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Brian Riley (USA) | 7,385.00 USD | 6,304.00 EUR |
| 02. | Brian Faires | 6,000.00 USD | 5,122.00 EUR |
| 03. | Dan Reitburg (USA) | 2,675.00 USD | 2,283.00 EUR |
| 04. | Johnny Scott | 2,230.00 USD | 1,903.00 EUR |
| 05. | Steven Ellwood (USA) | 1,560.00 USD | 1,331.00 EUR |
| 06. | Pete Kaufman (USA) | 1,340.00 USD | 1,143.00 EUR |
| 07. | Ed Teems | 1,120.00 USD | 956.00 EUR |
Friday, 18. November 12:00PM
Event #3
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 61 / 29,585.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | David Brooks (USA) | 7,855.00 USD | 6,689.00 EUR |
| 02. | Rami Owera (USA) | 6,990.00 USD | 5,952.00 EUR |
| 03. | Bruce Gallion | 4,365.00 USD | 3,717.00 EUR |
| 04. | Donald Lambertus (USA) | 2,365.00 USD | 2,014.00 EUR |
| 05. | Isaac Do (USA) | 2,070.00 USD | 1,762.00 EUR |
| 06. | Tex Bronson | 1,775.00 USD | 1,511.00 EUR |
| 07. | Jae Chun (North Korea) | 1,480.00 USD | 1,260.00 EUR |
| 08. | John Robertson (USA) | 1,185.00 USD | 1,009.00 EUR |
| 09. | Roxanne Rhodes (The Rock) (USA) | 890.00 USD | 757.00 EUR |
| 10. | Steve Kujubu (USA) | 610.00 USD | 519.00 EUR |
Saturday, 19. November 12:00PM
Event #4
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 71 / 34,435.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Mike Gambony (“Shoes”) (USA) | 12,050.00 USD | 10,261.00 EUR |
| 02. | Cal Dykes (USA) | 6,885.00 USD | 5,863.00 EUR |
| 03. | Jim Olson (USA) | 3,445.00 USD | 2,933.00 EUR |
| 04. | Todd Peterson (USA) | 2,755.00 USD | 2,346.00 EUR |
| 05. | Carl White (USA) | 2,410.00 USD | 2,052.00 EUR |
| 06. | Warren Karp (USA) | 2,065.00 USD | 1,758.00 EUR |
| 07. | Timothy D. Belstner (USA) | 1,720.00 USD | 1,464.00 EUR |
| 08. | Stan Schrier (USA) | 1,375.00 USD | 1,170.00 EUR |
| 09. | Jason Blesice | 1,035.00 USD | 881.00 EUR |
| 10. | Steve Kujubu (USA) | 695.00 USD | 591.00 EUR |
Sunday, 20. November 12:00PM
Event #5
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 56 / 27,160.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Paul Buntin (USA) | 10,365.00 USD | 8,826.00 EUR |
| 02. | Roxanne Rhodes (The Rock) (USA) | 5,430.00 USD | 4,624.00 EUR |
| 03. | Dale Tarbet | 3,260.00 USD | 2,776.00 EUR |
| 04. | Dan Pugliese (USA) | 2,715.00 USD | 2,312.00 EUR |
| 05. | Chris Williamson (California) | 1,900.00 USD | 1,618.00 EUR |
| 06. | Maiyo Adachi | 1,630.00 USD | 1,388.00 EUR |
| 07. | Rory Edward McHugh (Ireland) | 1,360.00 USD | 1,158.00 EUR |
| 08. | John Myers | 500.00 USD | 425.00 EUR |
Monday, 21. November 12:00PM
Event #6
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 59 / 28,615.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Rick Troendly (USA) | 7,015.00 USD | 5,978.00 EUR |
| 02. | Ed Tonai | 6,015.00 USD | 5,126.00 EUR |
| 03. | Mark Casipong (USA) | 5,000.00 USD | 4,261.00 EUR |
| 04. | Rory Edward McHugh (Ireland) | 2,290.00 USD | 1,951.00 EUR |
| 05. | Scott Coffee | 2,000.00 USD | 1,704.00 EUR |
| 06. | Chris Truppi | 1,710.00 USD | 1,457.00 EUR |
| 07. | Marty Wong (USA) | 1,430.00 USD | 1,218.00 EUR |
| 08. | Robert Ivany (Canada) | 1,140.00 USD | 971.00 EUR |
| 09. | Randall Holland (USA) | 860.00 USD | 732.00 EUR |
| 10. | Kevin Peterson (Bleu) (USA) | 605.00 USD | 515.00 EUR |
| 11. | David Drews (USA) | 550.00 USD | 468.00 EUR |
Tuesday, 22. November 12:00PM
Event #7
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 55 / 28,775.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Rick Fuller (USA) | 10,670.00 USD | 9,092.00 EUR |
| 02. | Ken Wa | 5,335.00 USD | 4,546.00 EUR |
| 03. | Craig Gray (MrCasino) (USA) | 5,300.00 USD | 4,516.00 EUR |
| 04. | Jim Lea (USA) | 2,670.00 USD | 2,275.00 EUR |
| 05. | Jenny Kang (USA) | 1,865.00 USD | 1,589.00 EUR |
| 06. | Mike Gambony (“Shoes”) (USA) | 1,600.00 USD | 1,363.00 EUR |
| 07. | David Levi (USA) | 1,335.00 USD | 1,137.00 EUR |
Wednesday, 23. November 12:00PM
Event #8
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 68 / 32,980.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Stacey Guenther | 6,180.00 USD | 5,238.00 EUR |
| 02. | Mike Giordano | 6,180.00 USD | 5,238.00 EUR |
| 03. | Tam Ho (USA) | 4,000.00 USD | 3,390.00 EUR |
| 04. | Douglas Carli (Rico) (USA) | 4,000.00 USD | 3,390.00 EUR |
| 05. | Ric Tuholsky (USA) | 4,000.00 USD | 3,390.00 EUR |
| 06. | Chris Mankameyer | 4,000.00 USD | 3,390.00 EUR |
| 07. | Jenny Kang (USA) | 1,650.00 USD | 1,398.00 EUR |
| 08. | Marc Aubin (WineBoy) (Canada) | 1,320.00 USD | 1,118.00 EUR |
| 09. | Carol Flood | 990.00 USD | 839.00 EUR |
| 10. | Landon Arm (The Joker) | 660.00 USD | 559.00 EUR |
Thursday, 24. November 12:00PM
Event #9
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 79 / 38,315.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Ted McNeely (USA) | 12,950.00 USD | 10,990.00 EUR |
| 02. | James Carroll (USA) | 7,280.00 USD | 6,178.00 EUR |
| 03. | Ut Nguyen (USA) | 3,830.00 USD | 3,250.00 EUR |
| 04. | Men Nguyen (The Master) (USA) | 3,065.00 USD | 2,601.00 EUR |
| 05. | Becky Makar (USA) | 2,300.00 USD | 1,951.00 EUR |
| 06. | Douglas Carli (Rico) (USA) | 1,915.00 USD | 1,625.00 EUR |
| 07. | Mike Minor (Tramp) (USA) | 1,535.00 USD | 1,302.00 EUR |
| 08. | Tony Rila (USA) | 1,150.00 USD | 975.00 EUR |
| 09. | Chris Adams (USA) | 960.00 USD | 814.00 EUR |
| 10. | Rory Monahan (USA) | 765.00 USD | 649.00 EUR |
| 11. | Tom Robinson (USA) | 600.00 USD | 509.00 EUR |
| 12. | Mark Hanna (USA) | 600.00 USD | 509.00 EUR |
| 13. | Mitchell Lebus | 600.00 USD | 509.00 EUR |
| 14. | Justin McLean | 600.00 USD | 509.00 EUR |
Friday, 25. November 12:00PM
Event #10
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 152 / 63,520.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Craig Gray (MrCasino) (USA) | 19,055.00 USD | 16,253.00 EUR |
| 02. | Kris Crudup (USA) | 9,530.00 USD | 8,128.00 EUR |
| 03. | Nathaniel Parks | 6,350.00 USD | 5,416.00 EUR |
| 04. | Neil Wright (United Kingdom) | 5,080.00 USD | 4,333.00 EUR |
| 05. | Mike Laing (USA) | 4,445.00 USD | 3,791.00 EUR |
| 06. | Kevin Jessee (USA) | 3,810.00 USD | 3,249.00 EUR |
| 07. | Albert Ethier (USA) | 3,175.00 USD | 2,708.00 EUR |
| 08. | Constantine Othmer | 2,540.00 USD | 2,166.00 EUR |
| 09. | Sean Galosha (USA) | 1,905.00 USD | 1,624.00 EUR |
| 10. | Richard Brodie (Quiet Lion) (USA) | 1,270.00 USD | 1,083.00 EUR |
| 11. | Jim Lea (USA) | 1,270.00 USD | 1,083.00 EUR |
| 12. | Craig Clemens | 960.00 USD | 818.00 EUR |
| 13. | Larry Eubanks (USA) | 955.00 USD | 814.00 EUR |
| 14. | Jason Gray (USA) | 635.00 USD | 541.00 EUR |
| 15. | Marion Gibson | 635.00 USD | 541.00 EUR |
| 16. | Larry Travers | 635.00 USD | 541.00 EUR |
| 17. | Phil Humphries (USA) | 635.00 USD | 541.00 EUR |
| 18. | John Isola (USA) | 635.00 USD | 541.00 EUR |
Saturday, 26. November 12:00PM
Event #11
500.00 USD + 50.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 151 / 73,235.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Patrick Fee | 21,420.00 USD | 18,271.00 EUR |
| 02. | Matthew Lasage | 10,985.00 USD | 9,370.00 EUR |
| 03. | Rory Monahan (USA) | 7,325.00 USD | 6,248.00 EUR |
| 04. | Mike Bond (USA) | 5,860.00 USD | 4,998.00 EUR |
| 05. | Stan Jablonski (USA) | 5,125.00 USD | 4,371.00 EUR |
| 06. | Tristram Coffin (TC) (USA) | 4,395.00 USD | 3,748.00 EUR |
| 07. | Max Pescatori (Italian Pirate) (Italy) | 3,670.00 USD | 3,130.00 EUR |
| 08. | Larry Kall | 2,930.00 USD | 2,499.00 EUR |
| 09. | Ed Tonai | 2,195.00 USD | 1,872.00 EUR |
| 10. | Allen Kessler (USA) | 1,465.00 USD | 1,249.00 EUR |
| 11. | Michael Capener (USA) | 1,465.00 USD | 1,249.00 EUR |
| 12. | Edward Teems (USA) | 1,100.00 USD | 938.00 EUR |
| 13. | Marc Aubin (WineBoy) (Canada) | 1,100.00 USD | 938.00 EUR |
| 14. | Craig DiSalvo (USA) | 730.00 USD | 622.00 EUR |
| 15. | Abraham Gray (USA) | 730.00 USD | 622.00 EUR |
| 16. | Mike Minor (Tramp) (USA) | 730.00 USD | 622.00 EUR |
| 17. | Wooyang Lin (USA) | 730.00 USD | 622.00 EUR |
| 18. | Men Nguyen (The Master) (USA) | 730.00 USD | 622.00 EUR |
| 19. | Carl White (USA) | 550.00 USD | 469.00 EUR |
Sunday, 27. November 11:00AM
Event #12
1,000.00 USD + 60.00 USD No Limit Holdem
Entries: 14 / 13,580.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Chris Combs (USA) | 5,790.00 USD | 4,938.00 EUR |
| 02. | Ted McNeely (USA) | 4,075.00 USD | 3,475.00 EUR |
| 03. | Eric Crane (USA) | 2,715.00 USD | 2,315.00 EUR |
| 04. | Steffen Kurz (Germany) | 1,000.00 USD | 852.00 EUR |
Sunday, 27. November 12:00PM
Event #13
10,000.00 USD + 200.00 USD No Limit Holdem Championship
Final Day
Entries: 55 / 533,500.00 USD
| place | name | prize USD | prize EUR |
| 01. | Amir Vahedi (USA) | 181,390.00 USD | 154,723.00 EUR |
| 02. | Chip Jett (USA) | 106,700.00 USD | 91,014.00 EUR |
| 03. | Bill Edler (USA) | 58,685.00 USD | 50,057.00 EUR |
| 04. | Douglas Carli (Rico) (USA) | 42,680.00 USD | 36,405.00 EUR |
| 05. | Luke Neely (USA) | 37,345.00 USD | 31,854.00 EUR |
| 06. | Blair Rodman (USA) | 32,010.00 USD | 27,304.00 EUR |
| 07. | Thomas Koral (USA) | 26,675.00 USD | 22,753.00 EUR |
| 08. | Andrew Bloch (USA) | 21,340.00 USD | 18,202.00 EUR |
| 09. | James Nicoulin | 16,005.00 USD | 13,652.00 EUR |
| 10. | Philippe Rouas (Cartouche) (USA) | 10,670.00 USD | 9,101.00 EUR |
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