World Poker Tour Jacksonville 2011 Attracts 393 Players (Video)

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The World Poker Tour Jacksonville 2011 will pay out $325,928 to the first place winner with 393 players in the field.

90 players remained after Saturday’s play with former WPT champion Tommy Vedes leading in the chip count.  Nick Grippo took over the lead.

Name Chips

1

Nick Grippo 280,000 

2

Michael Swimelar 230,000 

3

Tommy Vedes 225,000 

4

Matthew Jarvis 205,000 

5

Imari Love 196,000 

6

Brian Hawkins 170,000 

Vedes was selected as the WPT Player of the Day.  See video below.

- Patrick Flanagan, Gambling911.com

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