In one of the eagerly awaited competitions within the U.s. Argentina stormed to victory last night in magnificent fashion. 

Meanwhile their soccer team were beaten by Chile within the Copa America final, 4-2 on penalties. 

The former though was the Americas Cup of Poker, now in its eight incarnations, played out in this occasion in Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 

There were seven teams, including Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina and the remainder of Latin America. However the home team was undoubtedly Team New Jersey USA, making their first appearance because the dark days of Black Friday. 

But while the house side struggled, it was Argentina who won an exhilarating finale. Their team of Sebastian Bronfen, Ramiro Falbo, Maximiliano Leandro Antonioli, Luciano Angarolla and Juan Barattini won the general heads up match to defeat Mexico 3-2. No penalties required. 

Team Argentina earned $32,500 for his or her win. Perhaps just as enjoyable were the tickets to the Copa America final, awarded to every ACP team. That played out on the MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey yesterday, albeit to a result not as satisfying to Team Argentina watching from the stands. 

Here are the effects in full: 

1. Argentina, $32,500 2. Mexico, $25,000 3. Venezuela, $17,500 4. Remainder of Latin America, $12,500 5. Colombia, $7,500 6. Chile, $5,0007. United States, $5,000

Stephen Bartley is a staff writer for the PokerStars Blog.

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