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(WSOPE) took place from September 21, 2012 to October 4, 2012, at Hôtel Majestic Barrière and Le Croisette Casino Barrière in

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. There were seven bracelet events, culminating in a €10,450 No Limit Hold'em Main Event. The Main Event was won by

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, who increased his WSOP-record

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total to 13. He also became the first player ever to have won the Main Events of both the

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and the WSOPE; he claimed the Las Vegas Main Event title in

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Event schedule

Main Event

The 2012 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event began on September 29 and finished on October 4. The event drew 420 entrants, generating a prize pool of €4,032,000. The top 48 players made the money, with the winner earning €1,022,376.

Event schedule

Main Event

Final table

Final Table results

Notes