Wálter Salazar Wins the EPL KnockOut in a Thrilling Poker Battle!

Wálter Salazar Wins the EPL KnockOut in a Thrilling Poker Battle!


A Tournament Full of Surprises: Wálter Salazar Shines in the EPL KnockOut

The EPL KnockOut, the inaugural event of the Enjoy Poker League, turned into an unforgettable tournament due to unexpected challenges. A massive blackout in Chile forced the event to be extended to two days, increasing excitement among players.

Despite the disruption, the tournament surpassed its guarantee, reaching a total prize pool of CLP$15,180,000 with 92 entries at CLP$165,000 each. In the end, Wálter Salazar emerged victorious, taking home CLP$2,493,750​.


EPL KnockOut Final Results

🏆 1st Wálter Salazar – CLP$2,493,750
🥈 2nd Franco Pierattini – CLP$1,425,000
🥉 3rd Raúl Khamg – CLP$872,813
💰 4th León Behar – CLP$623,438
💰 5th Cristian Hevia – CLP$480,937

Chilean player Franco Pierattini, who dominated Day 1 as the chip leader, couldn’t overcome Salazar’s aggressive play in the heads-up battle and settled for second place​.


An Unforgettable Start to the Enjoy Poker League Season

The EPL KnockOut’s success proves that the Enjoy Poker League is off to a strong start in 2025. With a packed tournament schedule and an enthusiastic player base, this league is set to become a key fixture in the Latin American poker scene.

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