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Anthony Ruberto Wins WPT Jacksonville Main Event

Florida Native Earns $325,928 For Victory

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Credit: WPTAnthony Ruberto defeated Sam Soverel heads-up to take down the WPT Jacksonville $3,500 main event title, earning $325,928 for by far the the biggest win of his poker career.

Ruberto, a Florida native, topped a field of 393 players at the Orange Park Kennel Club just south of Jacksonville. This solid turnout generated a $1,277,250 prize pool, the largest ever in North Florida.

Joining Ruberto at the final table was fellow Floridian and previous WPT finalist Darryll Fish, and the 2009 World Series of Poker ladies event champion Lisa Hamilton.

Here is a look at the payouts and Card Player Player of the Year points awarded at the final table:

1. Anthony Ruberto — $325,928 (1,404 POY points)
2. Sam Soverel — $187,762 (1,170 POY points)
3. Lisa Hamilton — $112,657 (936 POY points)
4. Vitor Coelho — $75,105 (702 POY points)
5. Artie Rodriguez — $55,077 (585 POY points)
6. Darryll Fish — $46,315 (468 POY points)

 
 
 
 
 

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