Bronson Tucker Wins River Poker Series Main EventTucker Earns $640,400 For The Victory |
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A total of 1,355 players entered the $2,100 River Poker Series main event at the WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, creating a total prize pool of $2,710,000.
After the dust settled, it was Bronson Tucker who emerged with the victory and the first-place prize of $640,400. Tucker defeated a final table that included notables such as Jesse Rockowitz (sixth) and Bobby Suer (eighth).
This was Tucker’s second career victory and first six-figure score. He previously had a small win in a $500 event at the Winter Bayou Poker Challenge in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Other players to make a deep run included 2010 Card Player Player of the Year runner up Dwyte Pilgrim (16th) and David Baker (17th).
Here’s a look at the final table standings.
1. Bronson Tucker — $640,400
2. Ricky Barker — $342,300
3. Doug Ashmore — $182,290
4. Don Hornbaker — $135,500
5. Noah Nodine — $108,400
6. Jesse Rockowitz — $94,850
7. Ryan Snickles — $81,300
8. Bobby Suer — $67,750
9. Joon Cho — $60,975
10. Justin Cereste — $54,200