The Werder Bremen forward took home an impressive amount after reaching the final table of the 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Event in Las Vegas
Germany's international team are currently in Russia preparing for the start of the FIFA Confederations Cup, but half-way across the world, forward Max Kruse was involved in a tournament of a different kind.
The 14-time Germany forward reached the final table of the $1,500 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw event at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Werder Bremen's Kruse started slowly on the event's first day before a strong second day at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino saw him climb to second in the overall chip count and make it to the final table.