Seat 4: Daniel Coupal, 36, Regina/SK, Canada
Saskatchewan's Daniel Coupal has been a seasoned veteran who started playing poker 17 years ago. The 36-year-old from Regina discovered poker at a casino, and the game has now been part of almost half of his life.
Coupal is a wheat and lentils farmer and amateur poker player. He mainly competes in cash games, but he's also notched some tournament cashes during his years on the felt. His biggest accomplishment was a final table during the inaugural World Poker Tour season back in 2003. He claimed his $43,075 sixth-prize in international waters after battling against some of the old-schoolers on a cruise ship.
Coupal, who has a degree in law, said he's been enjoying the competition with Oleg Titov who seems to sit always to his left. When Coupal is off the poker tables, he likes to play golf.
Coupal's Main Event run:
| End of Day | Chip Count | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 106,900 | 22 / 341 |
| Day 2 | 321,000 | 14 / 101 |
| Day 3 | 285,000 | 24 / 43 |
| Day 4 | 386,000 | 13 / 16 |
| Day 5 | 1,275,000 | 5 / 6 |
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,275,000 |