Robert 'Rec Rob' Nehorayan Wins $1,500 Limit Hold'em Bracelet At 2018 World Series of Poker

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A total of 596 players put up the $1,500 buy-in in the latest limit hold’em event at the 2018 World Series of Poker, creating a prize pool of $804,600. In the end, the title went to 36-year-old L.A. real estate consultant Robert Nehorayan.

Nehorayan, who goes by ‘Rec Rob’ in the L.A. poker scene because of his amateur status, banked $173,568 for the win, along with his first gold bracelet. Nehorayan’s previous best scores came with a deep run in the 2007 WSOP main event and a win in the 2006 California State Poker Championship.

Nehorayan overcame a tough final table that included Matt Woodward (9th), Terri Evanowski (4th), and Kevin Song (2nd), who owns a limit hold’em bracelet himself.

“It feels pretty good,” Nehorayan said to WSOP reporters after his win. “I got a little frustrated throughout the match, but fortunately I was able to overcome my emotions. The cards helped too.”

Other notables who finished in the money included Matt Grapenthien (12th), Svetlana Gromenkova (30th), Jonathan Tamayo (43rd), Rex Clinkscales (77th), and Chip Jett (84th).

Here is a look at the final table.

For more coverage from the summer series, visit the 2018 WSOP landing page complete with a full schedule, news, player interviews and event recaps.

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