Resorts World Las Vegas' Summer Poker Series Draws Over 10,700 Entries

The 2024 Summer Poker Series at Resorts World Las Vegas has concluded. There were 91 poker tournaments hosted at the venue from June 6 through July 22. In that span, more than 10,700 entries were made, resulting in nearly $2,234,000 in total prize money.

Buy-ins ranged from $120 up to $400, with 87 of the 91 tournaments sporting guaranteed prize pools. The guarantee was surpassed in about 98 percent of the events held, with the average prize pool clocking in at roughly 2.5 times the guarantee. Two events ended up more than quintupling the guarantee, with another three more than quadrupling the promised prize pool. In fact, more than a quarter of the guarantees were at least tripled.

Below is the final recap covering results from the series, which includes a closer look at events 67-91.

Check out our six previous recaps from this festival:

• Recap 1
• Recap 2
• Recap 3
• Recap 4
• Recap 5
• Recap 6

Event #67 – $10,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

Mario De Souza ended up making six final tables during this series, including a win on June 23 in one of the $5,000 guaranteed events. He came incredibly close to securing a second title, but ultimately fell just one spot short in event no. 67.

De Souza earned $2,685 as the runner up in the $10,000 guaranteed $200 buy-in tournament, which was ultimately won by Derek Stark. Stark walked away with $4,334 as the champion. The tempe, Arizona resident now has more than $94,000 in career cashes.

A turnout of 79 entries in this event saw the $10,000 guarantee surpassed by $3,035, with the top eight finishers earnings a share.

Event #68 – $5,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

Later that same day, Timothy Cobb emerged victorious from a field of 54 entries in event no. 68. Cobb was awarded $2,410 for the win. This was his first recorded live tournament title.

The tournament’s $5,000 guarantee was easily outstripped, with $8,910 in prize money paid out amongst the final six.

2013 World Poker Tour L.A. Poker Classic main event 37th-place finisher Marios Savvides wound up in 5th in this event, earning $757 to bring his career total to $373,753.

Event #69 – $10,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

Scotty Contreras was the last player standing from a fitting field of 69 entries in event no. 69. The $11,385 prize pool that resulted was paid out between the top eight finishers.

Third and fourth-place finishers John Clausell and Eric Gin each recorded their first live tournament cashes with deep runs in this event. Richard Rothmeier, who finished second in this year’s World Series of Poker casino employees event, placed sixth in this tournament for $740.

Event #70 – $5,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

A turnout of 44 entries saw the $5,000 guarantee beaten yet again, with $7,260 paid out to the top five in event no. 70. Anton Bebo walked way with the title and the $2,832 top prize.

Derek Stark, just a day removed from his win in event no. 67, was the runner-up this time around for $1,742.

Event #71 – $10,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

Michael Christensen triumphed over a field of 83 entries in event no. 71, earning $4,182 after defeating Cervante Alvarez heads-up.

This was the second career live title for Christensen, who now has more than $56,000 in lifetime earnings.

Victor Wan earned his third final-table finish at the series in a fie-day span, placing fourth for $1,274. He now has nearly $109,000 in career cashes.

The top ten earned a share of the $13,695 prize pool.

Event #72 – $5,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

Avi Cohen bested a 35-entry affair in event no. 72 to earn $2,100 and his third career live title.

The Boston resident now has more than $734,000 in lifetime earnings, with his largest score being the $237,865 he earned for a 43rd-place showing in the 2007 WSOP main event.

The top five finishers all cashed in this event.

Event #73 – $10,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

The $10,000 guarantee was nearly doubled when 117 entries were made in event no. 73, with $19,305 paid out to the top 12 finishers.

The largest chunk of that money was awarded to Bradley Beetz, who took home $5,641. This was the 94th cash and fourth title on Beetz’s resume. It pushed his recorded earnings past the $475,000 mark.

Tamra Piderit earned $3,497 as the runner-up, her second-largest score yet. Jesus Ayala, who won an event just over two weeks earlier at this series, finished sixth for $1,013.

Event #74 – $5,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

Corey Prisoc nabbed the title and the top payout of $1,829 in event no 74, overcoming the 42-entry field to lock up the victory.

This marked the third title for Prisoc, who now has more than $77,000 in total earnings under his belt.

Event #75 – $10,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

Wednesday, July 17 saw 181 entries turn out for event no. 75, resulting in a prize pool worth nearly three times the $10,000 guarantee for the $200 buy-in event. The $29,865 in total prize money was shared by 21 finishers, with the largest piece of the pie belonging to Ryan Hunsinger.

This was the second win of the series for Hunsinger, who previously took down another $10,000 guaranteed event roughly five weeks earlier. He now has nearly $253,000 in lifetime cashes.

Patrick Gunraj, who won a $15,000 guarantee event nearly two weeks earlier, placed fifth for $1,619.

Event #76 – $5,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

Benjamin Porter captured the title in event no. 76, outlasting a field of 69 entries to walk away with $3,928.

Jingqi Shen finished second for $2,425. This was Shen’s second final table of the series, having also placed fifth in another $5,000 guaranteed event earlier on in the festival.

Event #77 – $10,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

This event had 99 entries, and David Kenniston won. The $16,335 prize pool was shared across the top 12 finishers, with Kenniston taking home $4,364 as the champion.

This was the first recorded live tournament victory for the Muskegon, Michigan resident. He now has over $214,000 in career cashes, with his largest being a fourth-place finish in the 2022 MSPT Riverside main event for $48,505.

Georgana Trumbullmiller finished ninth for $2,024 and apparently hopped right into the $5,000 guaranteed event that ran later that night.

Event #78 – $5,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

Trumbullmiller’s decision to get back to it paid off handsomely, with a second-place finish from a field of 55 entries being worth $2,024. Christopher Hull was the winner of event no. 78. He was awarded $3,268 after topping Trumbullmiller heads-up.

The top six finishers made the money in this event, with $9,075 in prize money on offer. Hester Saunders recorded a second final-table finish at this festival in the span of a week, having placed third in a $5,000 guaranteed event just five days earlier.

Event #79 – $120 No-Limit Hold’em

The buy-in was lowered to $120 for the first of five tournaments that ran on July 19. The event was part of the Deaf Poker Tour. It drew 76 entries, building a prize pool of $6,459.

The final three players seemingly struck a deal to bring the event to a close, with Casey McPeek being awarded first place.

This was the first live victory for McPeek.

Event #80 – $10,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

Kyle Miller bested a field of 71 entries in the $10,000 guaranteed event held on July 19. He earned $3,865 after defeating Thomas Doussan heads-up for the title.

Miller, who hails from North Hollywood, California, now has nearly $24,000 in career tournament earnings.

Fifth-place finisher Peg Franchetti ended up with four cashes during this series, including three final-table showings. The Boulder City, Nevada resident now has nearly $17,000 in lifetime cashes.

Event #81 – $120 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em

The $120 ladies no-limit hold’em event drew 15 players. Dierdre Alkire triumphed heads-up against Joy Maisel to secure the $829 top prize.

This was the first recorded score for both Alkire and Maisel.

Event #82 – $5,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

World Series of Poker bracelet winner Jordan Hufty took down event no. 82, overcoming a field of 54 entries to earn $3,208. The 2018 WSOP $500 casino employees event champion now has $271,997 in career tournament earnings.

2015 WSOP main event ninth-place finisher Patrick Chan was the runner-up, earning $1,987 for his efforts.

Event #83 – $120 No-Limit Hold’em

The fifth and final event that ran on July 19 was another $120 buy-in no-limit hold’em affair that was part of the Deaf Poker Tour. With 42 entries in the open event, there was $3,570 to play for.

Jerritt Boehle triumphed in the end, securing $1,357 for the win.

Caitlyn Arnwine finished fourth for $393.

Event #84 – $10,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

With 95 entries, event no. 84 had a prize pool of $13,775 to work with. The top 13 finishers earned a slice, with Mon Ng taking home $4,004 as the last player standing. This was just the second recorded score for Ng, who had cashed in the _WSOP $777 buy-in Lucky 7s event just over a week earlier.

Michael Bunjer earned $2,508 as the runner-up.

Event #85 – $10,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

A second $10,000 guaranteed event was held on July 20. It drew 67 entries, building a prize pool of $11,055.

Keith Maranville was awarded $2,572 via an apparent three-way deal with Eric Cathary and David Savarese. Maranville was listed as the champion, and posed for the winner photo. The Aurora, Colorado resident now has $7,454 in recorded earnigns.

Event #86 – $5,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

The $5,000 guaranteed event for July 20 saw 45 entries made by the end of registration. The champion was ultimately Jordan Hufty, just one day removed from a win in the July 19th $5,000 guaranteed event.

This second victory was good for $2,896. Hufty now has 4 recorded titles from 34 in-the-money finishes.

Joel Baker earned $1,782 as the runner-up, growing his lifetime earnings to $250,000.

Event #87 – $120 No-Limit Hold’em Bounty

The final $120 buy-in event of the series had 47 entries, making for a $3,995 prize pool.

Anthony Lobue came out on top, earning $1,072 for the win. Lobue ended up making three cashes over a two-day span at this series.

Event #88 – $10,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

The penultimate $10,000 guaranteed event of the series was the only one of the festival that failed to surpass its guarantee. With 49 entries, the promised prize pool of $10,000 was what was ultimately paid out.

Michael Egolf earned $2,954 as the eventual champion. The score increased his lifetime earnings to $62,517.

Event #89 – $5,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

The penultimate $5,000 guaranteed event had 35 entries, making for a $5,775 prize pool. Howard Mazer came out on top, taking home $2,399 for the win. This was Mazer’s second title of the series, having won another $5,000 guaranteed event on June 13.

Mazer now has $63,053 in total tournament cashes to his name.

Lane Blevins earned $1,632 as the runner-up.

Event #90 – $10,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

The final $10,000 guaranteed event just beat the guarantee, with 65 entries making for a $10,725 prize pool.

Edward Lowitzki came out on top, earning $3,551 and the title.

LoriAnn Persinger, who finished 30th in the 2022 WPT World Championship, earned $2,184 as the runner-up.

Event #91 – $5,000 Guaranteed $200 No-Limit Hold’em

The very last event on the schedule drew 24 entries, which made it just the second tournament of the series that didn’t surpass it’s guarantee.

The top three finishers earned a share of the $5,000, with Andrii Dorofieiev taking $2,000 as the champion.

Property image credit: Rational Intellectual Holdings Ltd. Winner photos via Resorts World Poker Room X account.

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