$150 NLH $50,000 GTD (Flight 1E): So New...We Got His First Name Wrong, But Kristopher Vllanueva Is No Longer A Stranger

$150 No Limit Hold'em

$50,000 GTD

Level 6 (Blinds 300/500/500)

Total Flight 1E Entries: 89

Kristopher Villanueva (North Olmstead, OH) is looking to take his talents to South Florida, after putting together an impressive resume in the Tampa area, over the last two years.

While collecting chip counts from the field, one of the faces wasn't recognizable, so he offered up a license when asked his name.  The wrong first name was written down and listed (as Joseph Villanueva), but we were informed after break, that his correct name is Kristopher Villanueva (North Olmstead, OH).  Once learning the correct name, we then quickly researched his Hendon Mob resume...and Kris can no longer fly under the radar.  Since relocating to the Tampa-area in 2018, Villanueva has quickly amassed tournament earnings of $82,263, including a $16,400 win just two weeks ago, during a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) at Derby Lane.  

Kris also has a major title to his name, winning the $560 No Limit Hold'em "Labor Day Weekend" event at Tampa Hard Rock (which had a $100,000 guarantee).  Villanueva was awarded the lion's share of a deal, taking home $35,987 for first, with second place taking $15,806 (it's something you'll rarely see happen in the tournament community).

Villanueva is now one of the chip leaders in the Flight 1E field, and can no longer fly under the radar in this flight.

Kristopher Villanueva - 80,000 (160bb)