News and events from the Missouri region.
John Russell wins MO region
Congratulations to John Russell for winning the Missouri region. John competed against 13 other players from the Flaming Lantern and Clarks Place. At the end of the tournament John had collected all the chips giving the Flaming Lantern their second consecutive win. By winning John won
himself airfare and hotel on the Vegas strip and while in Las Vegas, John will join 24 other players from around the country to compete in
the Free Poker Network National Championship at Caesar's Palace at the
end of April. In all $12,000 worth of buy-ins will be distributed to
the 25 players with first place being a $5,000 World Series of Poker
circuit event at Caesar's Palace.
The Flaming Lantern held the first ever Missouri state championship on Monday September 14th. There were a total of 10 players trying to become the first ever Free Poker Network Missouri state champion. In the end Jeff Steiner was the eventual winner and now holds the rights to say he is the first ever FPN Missouri state champion. Congratulations Jeff and we look forward to seeing you at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas!!!