JP Kelly Wins First WSOPE Event of 2009

The first World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) event of 2009 has been won by JP Kelly.  Online Poker News reports Kelly is the first British player to win a WSOPE bracelet in London. 

Kelly had previously won close to $200,000 at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas this summer, his first bracelet. 

"(This) means a lot. It's hard to compare them. They are quite different. This is better in some ways because there are a lot more of my friends around. So I look forward to celebrating."

The 23-year old has had great success at tournaments in Europe, winning seven tournaments within a 15-month span in 2005-2006. He's won approximately $500,000 in life time live tournaments.

Ace King, Gambling911.com