George Danzer ties European mark with fourth career WSOP bracelet

Professional poker player George Danzer earned his fourth career World Series of Poker bracelet early Tuesday at the Rio Convention Center, tying the record for the most by a European player.

Danzer won the $10,000 buy-in Seven-card Stud Hi-Low/8 or Better Championship event and matched Italy’s Max Pescatori as a four-time bracelet winner. The 32-year-old Danzer was born in Sao Paulo, but is a German national who currently resides in Salzburg, Austria.

Danzer, best known for his modish scarfs, topped a final table full of star power and earned $338,646 for the victory. He also won this event in 2014 when he was the WSOP Player of the Year.

Las Vegas resident Randy Ohel finished second and took home $209,302, while fellow pro Justin Bonomo was third ($148,601). The eight players at the final table combined for 13 career bracelets.

Danzer was down to only two big bets during three-handed play, but he scored a key triple-up and went on to eliminate Bonomo. Danzer then dominated heads-up play against Ohel after the two started nearly even in chips and finished the match shortly after 2 a.m.

This was Danzer’s fourth cash of the WSOP and his second final table after he took third place in the $10,000 buy-in Seven-card Stud Championship. He now has more than $2.2 million in career WSOP earnings.