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Tuesday, December 3, 2019 4:00 PM Local Time
With a supportive rail behind him, Josh Johnson has won his second career World Series of Poker Circuit ring after taking down Event #5: $400 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Max. Johnson pocketed $40,330 for the win, locking up his biggest career cash and almost doubling his overall earnings.
“It feels good. I was down to one one thousand chip in this tournament. The blinds were 300/600. It was early on, and I just kept grinding. Kept pushing, kept believing. Here it is, and I’m lookin’ for another one,” smiled Johnson.
Johnson runs his own business, but considers himself a part-time professional poker player. As for the game itself, Johnson prefers to do things his own way. “I don’t read, I don’t study. I play my own game and it works. I like to win. I’m an athlete and I like to win. There’s a lot of competition in this game.”
After a fun heads-up battle against Josh Benfield where the two players chopped up many pots after getting their chips in the middle, Johnson finally sealed the deal with ace-queen. He was ahead the whole way, but rivered an ace for good measure to win the title.
Event #5 Results
Official ReportTuesday, December 3, 2019 2:58 AM Local Time
After 29 levels of play, the tournament staff has decided to extend this tournament to a second day.
Of 634 entries, just five players remain at the end of Day 1, returning to play out the tournament on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
Leading the final five players is Josh Johnson with 2,320,000, closely followed by Carlos Garduno (2,270,000) and Chris Carey (2,200,000) to round out the top three counts.
The remaining five players are guaranteed a payout of $8,880, with $40,330 and a World Series of Poker Circuit ring up top for the winner.
Here is a look at how the remaining players stack up:
Seat 1: -
Seat 2: Jody Benfield - 1,500,000
Seat 3: Chris Carey - 2,200,000
Seat 4: Marshall White - 1,220,000
Seat 5: -
Seat 6: Carlos Garduno - 2,270,000
Seat 7: Josh Johnson - 2,320,000
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 12:59 AM Local Time
The unofficial final table for Event #5 has been set with Carlos Garduno leading the way with 2,475,000 chips. He is followed by Jeff Turton (1,900,000) and Max Worth (1,475,000) to round out the top three in counts.
Marshall White is still contention, looking to win his fifth career World Series of Poker Circuit ring. Chris Carey looks to win his fourth, and both Jeff Turton and Josh Johnson are in the hunt for their second.
The remaining seven players are guaranteed a payout of $4,856, with $40,330 for first place along with a World Series of Poker Circuit ring.
Here is how the final seven players stack up:
Seat 1: Jeff Turton - 1,900,000
Seat 2: Jody Benfield - 1,400,000
Seat 3: Chris Carey - 600,000
Seat 4: Marshall White - 550,000
Seat 5: Max Worth - 1,475,000
Seat 6: Carlos Garduno - 2,475,000
Seat 7: Josh Johnson - 1,153,000
An official report will be posted once a winner is crowned.
Monday, December 2, 2019 2:38 PM Local Time
Registration has closed and payouts have been calculated:
Total Entries: 634
Total Prize Pool: $209,220
Places Paid: 96
First Place: $40,330
Min-Cash: $597
A full breakdown of the prize structure is available in the PRIZE POOL tab above.
Monday, December 2, 2019 8:00 AM Local Time
Event #5: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Six-Max $100,000 guaranteed begins at 10:00 a.m. at Harrah's Cherokee
Registration is open until the start of Level 9 at around 2:20 p.m. with one re-entry. This is a one-day event.
Here is a look at the details for this event:
- 15,000 starting stack
- 30-minute blinds
- One re-entry
- Registration is open until the start of Level 9 (~2:20 p.m.)
- Play concludes once a winner is crowned