Russian chess grand master Konstantin Maslak (30) became interested in poker just six years ago but already has a string of cashes to his credit, the latest in event 13 of the World Series of Poker, a $2,500 buy-in Omaha/Seven Card Stud eight-or-better tournament.
A stellar collection of top international poker professionals among the 474-strong entry list made Maslak’s victory all the more impressive as he claimed his first WSOP winner’s bracelet & the main prize of $269,612 – his third cash at the current World Series, & his eighth overall.
Heads up, Maslak faced Israeli Hani Awad, who held a 2 to 1 advantage which Maslak calmly set about reducing. The duo battled for two hours with the lead changing several times before the Russian player managed to retain control & eliminate his tough & talented opponent.
Awad earned a second placing pay day of $166,583.
Final table finishers were paid as follows:
Benjamin Dobson $105,893
Viacheslav Zhukov $76,357
Tuan Vo $55,923
Brandon Paster $41,581
Chris Birchby $31,379
Jose Paz $24,036
Glenn Engelbert $18,677
source : www.casinos-online.co.uk
