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HPO Columbus Regional Main Event Kicks Off Friday in Ohio

The Hollywood Poker Open continues on Friday in Columbus, Ohio, with the $1,115 Regional Main Event. It's the 14th event on the schedule and the biggest one of the bunch, complete with a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool, two starting flights, and the appearance of Chris Moneymaker.

Last year's HPO Columbus Regional Main Event attracted 294 entries and was won by Daniel Swartz for $70,560. Finishing in second place was Nick Pupillo, and he bagged $43,512.

The Regional Main Event is scheduled to get the cards in the air at 11:15 a.