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WSOP Main Event Result: The Chinese Government, a Lawyer, and the Live Finale

The international leg of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event is over and Argentina’s Damian Salas is the new champion.

Argentinian lawyer Damian Salas is the international WSOP Main Event champion. (Image: GGPoker/Twitter)

As well as picking up $1.5 million and a WSOP title, Salas progressed to a heads-up showdown set to take place in Las Vegas on December 30.

Although the Argentinian’s victory stole the headlines, it’s not the only story from the Main Event’s unique final table. With the event switching from an online affair to a live one, Peiyuan Sun became an unexpected early casualty.

Compare.bet goes live in the Brazilian gaming market

Brazilian gamblers have a new tool available to help them get the biggest bang for their buck. Compare.bet, the gambling comparison site controlled by Seven Star Digital, is now live in the country, giving gamblers the ability to determine where to best spend their sports gambling and online casino money. The entrance marks the latest step in Seven Star’s expansion plans after it found solid ground in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand a few months ago.

Compare.bet boasts of using a team of experts that check all gaming platforms to determine which are the best in the business. They explore the front-line operations of the operators, as well as the behind-the-scenes activity to ensure proper licenses and responsible gaming procedures are in place. They also look at payment types, promotions and more to produce reviews designed to keep gamblers informed before they open an account or deposit funds.

The company said in an announcement about the new launch, “The opportunity in Brazil is an exciting one – the country has a fantastic sporting heritage and huge passion for sports and soccer. We are excited to help our users in Brazil learn more about gambling and sports betting, and to choose appropriate brands to wager with online. To properly cater to the Brazilian market requires deep localization and the creation of content matching the country’s unique preferences and culture. We have long term plans to create a highly authentic user experience to meet the needs of the Brazilian market.”

In addition to serving as a platform to review online casinos and sportsbooks, Compare.bet also offers a comparison tool for odds so gamblers can see which operator might have the best lines available. There are a number of sites that offer similar capabilities, but Compare.bet looks to be more all-inclusive with its gambling data presentation to give gamblers a single source for up-to-date information.

Felicita Tops Keeneland December Digital Sale

Felicita, an unraced half sister to recent Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) runner-up Dayoutoftheoffice, sold for $250,000 to Alpha Delta Stables to headline Keeneland’s December Digital Sale.

Penn National Cancels Dec. 16 Card

With the first major winter storm of the season anticipated to hit south central Pennsylvania with significant snow totals, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course has cancelled its live racing program scheduled for Dec. 16.

Outadore to Try Dirt in Remington Springboard Mile

After finishing third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Presented by Coolmore America (G1T) Nov. 6 at Keeneland, Outadore is entered to try the dirt for the first time in the $200,000 Remington Springboard Mile Stakes Dec. 18 at Remington Park.

Special Mischief First Winner for Koh I Noor

Israel Flores Horses’ homebred Special Mischief became the first winner for Koh I Noor when she broke her maiden at first asking Dec. 15 at Delta Downs.

War Story Retired to Old Friends

Multiple graded stakes winner War Story has been retired to Old Friends and has arrived at their Georgetown, Ky., location, the Thoroughbred retirement farm announced Dec. 15.

Owner, Breeder Kessler Dies at 69

Dr. Dan Kessler of K.C. Garrett Farm, breeder of multiple group 1 winner Con Te Partiro, died Dec. 4 after a brief illness. He was 69.

Keepmeinmind Slated for Oaklawn Arrival

Keepmeinmind, among the country’s leading 2-year-olds, is scheduled to arrive at Oaklawn Park between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to begin preparations for a 2021 campaign, according to the colt’s trainer, Robertino Diodoro.

Illinois Trainer Brueggemann Dies at 75

Brueggemann trained Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) winner Work All Week and The Pizza Man, the first Illinois-bred to win the Arlington Million (G1).

Maryland Stallion Season Auction to be Held Jan. 1-5

The Maryland Horse Foundation will host an online stallion season auction January 1-5, 2021, featuring no-guarantee seasons for 19 Maryland-based stallions.

Kentucky HHR Supporters Request Action From Legislators

Supporters of historical horse racing in Kentucky have informed lawmakers that thousands of high-paying jobs in the state are on the line since a 2020 state Supreme Court decision called into question the legality of the games.

Oxx, Geraghty Honored With Irish Racing Crowns

Legendary horsemen John Oxx and Barry Geraghty were honored at the 2020 Horse Racing Ireland awards, with the recently retired giants of the sport celebrated at a ceremony broadcast on Racing TV and online Dec. 15.

Princess Zoe Connections Make Ambitious Arc Plans

Princess Zoe (GER) may have landed the Qatar Prix du Cadran (G1) on Arc weekend in dramatic fashion, but trainer Tony Mullins believes the mare has sufficient pace to be effective over a shorter trip in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc Triomphe (G1).

Buyers on Lookout for Bargains at Tattersalls November

Buyers will be on the lookout for more bargains at Tatteralls Ireland’s rescheduled November Foal & Breeding Stock Sale, with graduates Champers Elysees and The Lir Jet reaching great heights this year.

Jimmy Bell Elected New TAA President

The president and racing manager of Godolphin served as TAA president in 2014.

Charles Town Announces 2021 Stakes Schedule

Following up on its successful August card, which saw the Charles Town Classic (G2) and Charles Town Oaks (G3) run on the same day for the first time, Charles Town will once again showcase its two graded stakes on the same program in 2021.

Big Name Pros Fall on Day 2, WSOP Main Event Final Table Set

The big name pros are all gone from the WSOP Main Event on WSOP.com, but the ESPN-televised finale should be a sight for sore eyes for the poker community.

At long last, we have a WSOP Main Event final table to cover. (Image: Forbes)

We told you yesterday that the final 71 players included numerous big name pros. Players such as Dan Zack, Ryan Laplante, Nick Schulman and other familiar faces bagged chips and advanced to Day 2. But outside of Upeshka De Silva, the Day 1 chip leader, you likely won’t recognize any other final table competitor’s name.

With that said, we’re talking about the World Series of Poker Main Event here. Stars are born in this tournament, even in an unconventional year like 2020. And given that we’ve all been desperately craving some televised major live poker tournaments, the final table should be an entertaining watch regardless of the star power.

Riding Crop Rules Hot Topic at Jockeys' Guild Assembly

With state regulators changing rules on riding crops from the East Coast to the West Coast, Jockeys’ Guild co-chairmen John Velazquez and Mike Smith were able to provide some first-hand updates for riders at the Guild’s annual assembly this month.

London Lockdown Hits Casinos (Again), Scottish Betting Stores Reopen

The UK’s disparate tier system continues to hamper casinos and betting stores as London prepares to enter another lockdown.

London casinos, including the Hippodrome, are set to close on Dec. 16 as the English capital moves into Tier-3 restrictions. (Image: The Arcadia Online)

The English capital will go into Tier 3 on Wednesday, following what Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock has called a “new variant” of COVID-19.

Moving London into the highest tier means all non-essential businesses, including casinos, will shut for the festive period. The move comes as betting stores in Scotland returned to business after another national lockdown.

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