Word Series Of Poker -- Norbert Szecsi Wins $1,000 No-Limit Hold'emSzecsi is the Fourth Hungarian to Win a WSOP Bracelet |
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The winner of the World Series of Poker event no.42 ($1,000 No-Limit Hold’em) is Norbert Szecsi a 22-year-old professional poker pro from Budapest, Hungary. Szecsi earned his first gold bracelet and more than tripled his career earnings with a $345,037 cash when he topped a player field of 2,100.
This marks the fourth time Hungary has won a bracelet in WSOP history and this was only his second time attending the festival. The three other Hungarian winners in past years are Peter Traply, Peter Gelenscer and Valdemar Kwaysser.
Szecsi is more well-known as an online poker pro but plays in live tournaments occasionally.
Chris DeMaci joined Szecsi at the final table and finished third for $149,281.
Take a look at the final table results:
| Finish | Player Name | Prize | POY Points |
| 1 | Norbert Szecsi | $345,037 | 1080 |
| 2 | Denis Gnidash | $214,760 | 900 |
| 3 | Christopher DeMaci | $149,281 | 720 |
| 4 | Kirby Martin | $107,512 | 540 |
| 5 | Rory Mathews | $78,576 | 450 |
| 6 | Bryce Landier | $58,126 | 260 |
| 7 | Ariel Celestino | $43,564 | 270 |
| 8 | Dana Buck | $33,065 | 180 |
| 9 | Jonathan Bennett | $25,392 | 90 |
For complete coverage of the summer poker festival, check out our WSOP landing page.
Photo Credit: Joe Giron
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