Either Chile or Mexico could be crowned Americas Cup of Poker winners within hours. Their reward may be $32,500 and the pride that incorporates representing your country to the fullest. For the rest, it is time to hit the exit, share a couple of drinks and contemplate what could have been. A minimum of they'll be doing it with some extra change of their pockets.
It's been a hectic, emotional, and somewhat noisy day at the tournament floor, but up to now the poker's been played within the greatest of spirits.
Yesterday's Round 1 determined who would play who in today's better of five heads-up matches. In order Chile and Mexico take their seats for the final, here's how the action played out:
Semi-Final:Chile 3-0 Colombia Mexico 3-0 Peru
Fifth place play-off:Brazil 3-1 Argentina
Third place play-off:Colombia 3-1 Peru
With one match to go, this year's Americas Cup of Poker is almost ready for the history books. Check back for more stories from the day very soon, and for that all-important final result.
Americas Cup of PokerDate: January 11-12, 2014Entries: Six teamsPrize pool: $100,0001st: $32,5002nd: $25,0003rd: Colombia $17,5004th: Peru $12,500 5th: Brazil $7,500 6th: Argentina $5,000
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Keir Mackay is a copywriter for PokerStars.
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