WPT Five-Diamond Bellagio Event

At noon on December 14th, the WPT Five-Diamond event at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas was underway. Over 250 players competed on Day 1A. Excitement was high as many of poker's top pros were in attendance including 2005 World Series of Poker Champion, Joe Hachem and the legendary Doyle Brunson.

Everest Poker has sent a player to this event and he will comepte on December 15th (Day 1B.) Tarak Darkhaloui qualified for the event through an online satellite at Everest. His screen name is "FBI".

Tarak has made the trek from his native country of France with hopes of becoming the next WPT champion. It is Tarak's first time in Las Vegas but he feels right at home at the card table. We at Everest wish Tarak the best of luck! A report of Tarak's progress will be coming soon.

DAY 1A CHIP LEADER, CLONIE GOWEN

2005 WSOP CHAMPION, JOE HACHEM