In the early hours of yesterday morning, Mandy ‘Wondrwman’ Card triumphed in the latest WSOP super satellite to win a trip to Vegas and become the first player to qualify for the WSOP Main Event via Black Belt Poker.
Incredibly, Mandy qualified for a mere $8 after earning her spot in a Stage 2 qualifier, and later spun that paltry figure into a whopping $13,000 package, which includes buy-in to the $10,000 Main Event and $2,750 in flight, accommodation and spending money.
As a popular member of the Black Belt Poker community (gender may also have been a factor), Mandy was well supported throughout and boasted a rail that would have made even Phil Ivey jealous. With the forum following her progress in a now 100 plus post thread, Mandy burst out of the blocks and never looked back, eventually toppling established online pro Peter Murphy heads-up to capture the seat.
Elated by the news, Black Belt Poker co-founder Neil Channing was quick to offer his congratulations: “So pleased for you Mandy. Well done. Everyone should know that this Pete Murphy is some player. Excellent work.”
But whilst the BBP community were celebrating, Mandy was enjoying her own style of celebration/shock therapy, adding, “OK… hmmmm on the third vodka already lol - why my nerves need calming now though I'll never know.”
“The messages from you guys are endless,” she added, “but more than welcome! Thank you all so much for your support. Now you guys gotta get there. Vegas won't know what hit them if the BBP Massive take it by storm.”
If ever a skin had a chance of taking a ‘posse’ to Vegas, then it’s Black Belt Poker, as a number of players have already shown prowess in iPoker satellites. Also enjoying the fruits of their satelliting labour will be Gerard Harraghy and Toby Lewis, the Irishman earning entry into both the Deep Stack France and the upcoming Irish Open, whilst former Grader Lewis is braced to tackle the ECPT Barcelona in Spain.
Black Belt Poker have a number of satellites on offer, and you too could join the likes of Mandy, Gerard and Toby in their respective events. To play a satellite on BBP, simply download the poker client and follow the simple steps provided. See you in Vegas!
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