The World Series of Poker Europe has started with a shock victory for Makarios Avramidis. The Greek-born German restaurateur beat Frederic Schwarzer in heads-up action to capture his first gold bracelet and €105,00 in prize money.

The German nation has witnessed a few shocks these past few days. The World Champions lost to the Republic of Ireland in a European Championship qualifier, and the relatively unknown Makarios Avramidis has won the opening event of the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE).

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Europe has sorely missed the company of the most prestigious tournament series in the world. The Aussies pulled them away for a single season, the Germans will be trying to establish a more regular mooring.