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Peter Costa started playing poker at 16 years old & has achieved over 230 tournament wins. Peter Costa was born in 1956 & his favourite game is no limit hold'em. Read more interesting information and more here!
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Nickname: 'The Poet'
Date of Birth: 27/1/1956
Birthplace: Cyprus
Started Playing 16 years old.
Favourite Game: No limit hold'em
Goal: To play well at all times.
Favourite Movie:
Groundhog Day
Favourite Celebrity:
James Stewart
Major Poker Accomplishments:
Over 230 tournament wins
Most respected poker players:
Players who can win and lose in the same sporting manner.
If you could change anything in the poker world, what would it be?
The temperament of certain players.
Brief Biography
Peter Costa is the only player to be nominated for both the 2002 and 2003 European Player of the year award. He enjoyed
phenomenal success in the US during that time when he picked up over $115,000 in a $300 Limit Hold'em event in LA and
$112,000 for a Las Vegas Limit Hold'em tournament.
Peter Costa found fantastic form at the 2002 Hall Of Fame at Binions, Las Vegas, following up a third and second in Limit
Hold'em and Pot Limit Hold'em events with victory in the main event, $5,000 NLH, picking up first place and over $100,000.
Everyone saw his brilliant heads up display in winning the final series of Late Night Poker.
Peter Costa also picked up A$394,000 when he won the Aussie Millions in 2003. He also holds the World record for winning
against the biggest ever field (1166) for a Limit Hold'em event that was held at the Orleans Casino in July 2003.
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