Thomas Bihl
| Thomas Bihl | |
|---|---|
Bihl at the 2011 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname | Buzzer |
| Born | 1975 (age 50–51) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet | 1 |
| Money finishes | 3 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Money finishes | 3 |
Thomas Bihl (born 1975) is a German poker player who became the first person to win a World Series of Poker bracelet outside Las Vegas, Nevada. Bihl was sponsored by Betfair, the official sponsor of the 2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE).
His bracelet win came in a HORSE event. Bihl defeated Jennifer Harman heads-up after Harman raised all-in with two pair. Bihl had an open-ended straight and flush draw. He hit his straight on the river, winning the inaugural WSOPE event.
As of 2008, his live tournament winnings approximately $370,000.