Andy Bloch wins Ultimate Poker Challenge Main Event

Full Tilt Poker's Andy Bloch took home the $167,500 first place prize on Wednesday, July 27th at the final table of the Ultimate Poker Challenge Main Event.

This was Bloch's fourth final table of the series, and his second first place tournament win this year. Previously, the pro took home first place at the World Series of Poker Circuit $1,000 Limit Hold'em tournament at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in March 2005.

In addition, Full Tilt Poker team member Erik Seidel finished in eight place and Full Tilt Poker representative Ted Forrest finished in seventh place at this year's Ultimate Poker Challenge Main Event, wining $18,500 and $21,500 respectively.

Team Full Tilt Poker includes Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson, Erick Lindgren, Phil Ivey, Jennifer Harman, Clonie Gowen, Howard Lederer, Phil Gordon, Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, and John Juanda, among others. These pros can often be found participating in real-time chats at Full Tilt Poker's tables, imparting their poker expertise to fellow players who are looking to improve their game.

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