Poker Tournament Underway at Choctaw Casino Resort
The World Series of Poker Circuit has started, and players can now join in to test their skills and compete for prizes. Both professionals and amateurs are welcome to participate.
First Stop: Choctaw Casino Resort in Oklahoma
The first stop of the circuit is being held at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. This event is expected to attract players from around the world who want to win big. Here are the details about the first stop:
Brent Bogdanovecz Wins First Gold Ring
In a recent tournament, Brent Bogdanovecz won the $400 No-Limit Hold’em monster stack after two days of play. He took home $31,801 and his first gold ring by beating 33 other players.
Bogdanovecz said he plays poker as a pastime and has plenty of time to improve since retiring this year.
Shawn Sparks Wins Second Ring
Another winner was Shawn Sparks, who won the $400 No Limit Hold’em Double Stack after playing over two days against 32 other players. This is his second gold ring.
Sparks explained that his first win wasn’t just luck and joked about possibly attending his grandchild’s birthday party this weekend instead of playing in the next tournament.
Lori Gansel Sweeps Tournament
Lori Gansel, a Virginia native, won $17,349 for her first ring in the $400 no-Limit Hold’em Bounty. She also qualified for the $1 million freeroll Tournament of Champions at the WSOP 2020.
James Cordray Wins First WSOP Cash and Ring
James Cordray was another winner at the WSOP Circuit, taking home his first WSOP cash and ring.
Where to Watch
The Choctaw-Durant circuit will run from January 4th to 17th. If you can’t attend this event, don’t worry – there are many more events planned until July. The circuit is currently in Calgary, Canada, and California, USA, before moving to the Horseshoe Tunica Casino in Mississippi.
To watch the action live, visit the GGPoker site for all the coverage.