Team Online Battle at VIP Club Live: Xflixx and Cobrayan win in Hamburg

Team Online members Ike Haxton and Lex Veldhuis knew heading into the Team Online Battle in Hamburg on Saturday that it was going to be tough to overcome home country favorite Felix "Xflixx" Schneiders.

Lex Velduis, Felix "Xflixx" Schneiders and Ike Haxton prepare for battle

Ultimately, the hundreds went home happy as in an in depth series of challenges Felix took down the Team Online Battle and the accompanying trophy. A $25K All-In Shootout for those who had picked Felix to win ran the next day, with "Cobrayan" from Switzerland leaving with the lion's share of the winnings, amounting to $2,194.75.

Felix "xflixx" Schneiders takes the trophy on the Team Online Battle in Hamburg

Hosted by Team PokerStars Pro Jan Heitmann, the Battle got underway with some German Trivia. Unsurprisingly, Felix took an early lead in together with his superior local knowledge giving him a slight edge.

Jan Heitmann putting the Team Online members to the test

Jan Heitmann's background as a magician came into play within the following round, where the host whisked the competitors backstage to show them a magic trick. Once back on stage, each selected a volunteer to accomplish the magic trick for, with Jan poised to pass judgement on the consequences. Lex Veldhuis ran away with this challenge, showing a deft hand and natural showmanship.

The multi-talented Jan Heitman performing a card trick

The stage was set for the overall challenge, a casino-themed obstacle course which required a mix of skill and luck as a way to emerge on top. While Felix started with a head start, way to a second place within the magic competition to compliment his trivia win, Lex was quick on his heels.

Lex Veldhuis didn't drop the egg, proving his sure-handedness goes beyond the poker table

Ike Haxton, third after the primary two challenges, started with a 20 second gap to make up. Luckily for Ike, Felix bumped into trouble early on the Blackjack table, where a chilly run of cards meant all three competitors found themselves on equal footing.

Lex Veldhuis aghast

They pressed directly to the following obstacle in a dead heat. For his or her benefit I WILL BE ABLE TO refrain from providing details, however the photo below might go a way to provide an explanation for.

Photo-shoppers, it slow is now: Lex Veldhuis, Felix Schneiders and Ike Haxton shed dignity and familiarize yourself with hula-hooping

Needless to say, after that round neither competitor had pulled ahead and so they arrived on the craps table still neck and neck. The duty was simple. Each player was required to roll a seven to advance, and while Lex and Ike floundered, Felix's dice rolled true.

Ike Haxton in craps form

By now just one obstacle stood between Felix and the trophy.

The indefatigable George Danzer in goal

That obstacle came within the type of countryman and Team PokerStars Pro George Danzer, standing in front of an ice hockey goal.

George, however, was in no mood to turn any type of patriotic mercy, pulling off save after save. Finally an exasperated Felix, with Lex and Ike breathing down his neck, managed to persuade a ball over George's outstretched leg to search out the back of the online. It sealed his victory and the Team Online Battle title.

Reconciled after the contest: Lex, Ike, and Felix

Congratulations to both Felix 'xflixx' Schneiders and "Cobrayan" on their wins.

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