Tichelman Wins World Series Of Poker Circuit in Tunica

Bart Tichelman is the winner of the $7,500 World Series of Poker Circuit main event that was held at the Grand Casino in Tunica this past weekend. He won a WSOP Circuit ring and $415,595 for outlasting 179 other players. This is his first major cash.

With nine players left, Tichelman was second to last in chips with 164,000. The chip leader when the final table started yesterday afternoon was John Devia, who had 929,500. He would finish fourth.

The top nine finishers and their payouts follow: 

• Bart Tichelman — $415,595
• Donald Nicholson — $229,309
• Giovanni Marcacci — $126,000
• John Devia — $100,925
• Benjamin Sabrin — $75,751
• Mark Garner — $63,165
• Ryan Young — $50,578
• Tom Schneider — $37,991
• Jordan Rich — $25,404 

The next WSOP Circuit series takes place at Harrah’s Rincon in Valley Center, California, from Jan. 27-Feb. 7. Click here for the complete schedule.