Robert Tanita Wins Arizona State Poker ChampionshipTanita Banks $257,690 At Talking Stick Resort and Casino |
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Robert Tanita
A total of 150 players made the money, guaranteeing themselves a payday of at least $2,044, but the lion’s share of the prize pool went to eventual winner Robert Tanita, who banked $257,690 and the title.
Tanita, a Phoenix local with just one small previous cash on his tournament resume, overcame a formidable final table that included Kenna James (ninth), David Williams (eighth) and Matt Affleck (fifth).
Other notables who cashed in the tournament included Justin Pechie (13th), Leif Force (22nd), Jimmy Fricke (35th), Karina Jett (41st), Mike Wattel (51st), Max Steinberg (74th), Ryan Hughes (103rd) and Kevin O’Donnell (146th).
Here is a look at the final table results.
| Place | Player | Winnings | POY Points |
| 1 | Robert Tanita | $257,690 | 960 |
| 2 | Jerry Sanchez | $175,200 | 800 |
| 3 | Brayden Quackenbush | $131,400 | 640 |
| 4 | Steve Beull | $98,550 | 480 |
| 5 | Matt Affleck | $83,950 | 400 |
| 6 | Mark Atanovich | $69,350 | 320 |
| 7 | Huy Le | $54,750 | 240 |
| 8 | David Williams | $40,150 | 160 |
| 9 | Pierece McKellar | $25,550 | 80 |
*Photo courtesy of Talking Stick Resort and Casino
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