Latest Dwan challenge session was short and sharp

02/16/2010

Tom Dwan and Patrik Antonius confronted one another again in a short but sharp clash of 79 hands lasting 16 minutes over the weekend, bringing total hands completed in the 50 000 hand Challenge to 32 874, or 66 percent of the total. It is believed to have been the shortest session yet in the Challenge.

Once again Dwan emerged with the upper hand, adding a further $22 000 to his overall lead, which now stands at 1 414 551.

MarketPulse gave its usual breakdown of Challenge stats:

Total amount wagered so far: $269 253 741.
Dwan's lead overall: $1 414 551.
Hands completed in the Challenge to date: 32 874.
Dwan's win this session: $21 790.
Rake claimed by host Full Tilt on the Challenge so far: $7 425.
Hours played in the Challenge to date: 104.
Percentage of Challenge completed: 66 percent.