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LAS VEGAS (February 26, 2019) – Viet Vo capped off a record-break Main Event at the World Series of Poker Circuit at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, earning his second career WSOP Circuit ring – and his first Main Event ring – and $274,030. The event drew 952 entries, the largest ever Circuit Main Event field at the Rio, just barely eclipsing the previous mark of 945.
Vo has come close to winning a Main Event many times in the past. This is his fifth Main Event final table, and his previous finishes are second place, third, fourth, and sixth. This time, though, he finally broke though, and the first-place prize money brings his total WSOP and Circuit earnings over the $1 million mark.
One of the players who nearly stood in Vo’s way was Nicholas Pupillo, who’s had several recent close calls of his own. This is Pupillo’s third Circuit Main Event final table so far this season. He’s had two runner-up finishes, and now a fourth place.
Also on the final day of the Circuit stop, Ali Imsirovic emerged victorious in the High Roller event, earning his first WSOP Circuit ring and $96,659.
Neil McFayden was likely the most consistent player at the Rio. He earned the title of Casino Champion after cashing four times, including a ring victory in Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold’em. McFayden flew to Las Vegas from London, entered the event the next day, then walked away with his first career ring. He narrowly missed out on another final table, finishing ninth in the six-handed event, and ended the series with 72.5 points to earn a place in the 2019 Global Casino Championship. Viet Vo, by virtue of his Main Event victory, also earns a seat in the GCC.
Earlier in the Circuit stop, three women earned gold rings in preliminary events: Arlyn Malpezzi won Event #1 for $24,295, Ashley Sleeth won the Turbo event for $17,586, and Susie Genard won her second career ring in the HORSE event.
Casino Champion Update
Neil McFayden wins the title of Casino Champion with 72.5 points
Completed Events
Event #1: $250 No-Limit Hold'em - Arlyn Malpezzi bests a field of 612 entries to earn $24,925.
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Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em - Neil McFayden bests a field of 310 entries to earn $23,605.
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Event #3: $600 No-Limit Hold'em - Hank McArdle bests a field of 316 entries to earn $36,978.
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Event #4: $250 Seniors Event – Gerald Shebar bests a field of 298 entries to earn $14,306.
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Event #5: $400 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed – Peter Morris bests a field of 247 entries to earn $21,599.
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Event #6: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo – Ashley Sleeth bests a field of 205 entries to earn $17,586.
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Event #7: $400 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed – Matt Silva bests a field of 174 entries to earn $15,504.
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Event #8: $600 Black Chip Bounty No-Limit Hold’em – Cameron Mitchell bests a field of 214 entries to earn $22,201.
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Event #9: $400 H.O.R.S.E. – Susie Genard bests a field of 156 entries to earn $14,413.
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Event #10: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Double Stack (30-Minute Levels) – Austin Apicella bests a field of 413 entries to earn $29,985.
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Event #11: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack – Anthony Michael bests a field of 790 entries to earn $52,141.
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Event #12: $1,700 MAIN EVENT – Viet Vo bests a field of 952 entries to win $274,030.
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Event #13: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo – Virab Zakaryan bests a field of 242 entries to earn $19,567.
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Event #14: $2,200 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller – Ali Imsirovic bests a field of 179 entries to earn $96,659.
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