Alex Lipkin Wins World Series of Poker Circuit Graton Main Event

The “Final Newbie” Alex Lipkin is the winner of the $1,700 World Collection of Poker Most important Occasion held at Graton On line casino in Northern California, and the $162,560 and the ring is nearly as candy as that self-imposed moniker.

The participant with the tongue-in-cheek nickname topped a discipline of 558 who confirmed as much as strive for a hoop within the headliner. He gained $160,520. Lipkin will use the victory as a confidence builder.

“One time doesn’t show something. I’m going to really feel extra assured going into tournaments figuring out that I’ve executed this earlier than, as a result of earlier than this. I solely had two deep runs in WSOP occasions, and didn’t play many tournaments,” he instructed the WSOP. “However no, I’m not going to think about myself a fantastic participant now as a result of I gained one match. I’m nonetheless an beginner, however I don’t get simply intimidated on the poker desk, even by skilled guys.”

And also you shouldn’t, since you’re now an beginner who simply popped a $160K rating. All hail Alex Lipkin.

Again-to-back ultimate tables

Michael Lin was the runner-up and gained a stunning $108,149 for it.

It was solely a month in the past that he and Antonio Ma had been on the WSOPC Most important Occasion ultimate desk at Thunder Valley On line casino. Lin stalled in sixth in January for $61,645, whereas Ma almost gained his first WSOPC ring for ending second. He gained $125,260.

This time Ma went out in sixth. It’s a heck of an achievement for 2 gamers who discover themselves battling one another in Northern California card rooms.

WSOP Circuit Graton Most important Occasion ultimate desk outcomes:

1. Alex Lipkin – $162,520
2. Michael Lin – $108,149
3. Marco Johnson – $74,400
4. Brett Murray – $52,156
5. Brandon Buckner – $37,227
6. Antonio Ma – $27,116
7. Yoh Han Lee – $20,157
8. Allan Capurro – $15,303
9. Saad Aljoher – $12,076