Martin Zentner Wins World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event At IP Biloxi27-Year-Old Wins $106,455 After Outlasting Final Table That Featured Survivor's "Boston" Rob Mariano |
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27-year-old New Orleans resident Martin Zentner topped a field of 302 entrants to emerge victorious in the 2013 World Series of Poker Circuit IP Biloxi $1,675 no-limit hold’em main event. For the win he earned $106,455 and 480 Card Player Player of the Year points.
“It feels wonderful,” said Zentner. “This is by far the biggest score I’ve ever had. It feels unbelievable.”
"Boston" Rob Mariano
“It was great having [Mariano at the final table],” Zentner said. “He shocked me how good he was. He was definitely a lot better than I thought.”
Zentner fought off a comeback attempt from eventual runner-up Hank Sitton to secure the title and his first WSOP Circuit gold ring. Sitton earned $65,821 for his deep run.
Here is a look at the payouts and POY points awarded at this final table:
| Place | Player | Earnings | POY Points |
| 1 | Martin Zenter | $106,455 | 480 |
| 2 | Hank Sitton | $65,821 | 400 |
| 3 | Robert Mariano | $47,805 | 320 |
| 4 | Raymond Weaver | $35,311 | 240 |
| 5 | Daniel Lowery | $26,510 | 200 |
| 6 | Gil George | $26,510 | 160 |
| 7 | Nolan Burton | $15,660 | 120 |
| 8 | Michael Putaansuu | $12,313 | 80 |
| 9 | Jonathan Thomas | $9,826 | 40 |
Photos courtesy of WSOP.com.
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