Event #2 of the 2008 World Series of Poker Circuit Events at Harrahs Atlantic City concluded on December 7th. This was a $500 Buy-in No Limit Holdem tournament with a total of 617 players entered which created a prize pool worth $308,500.
Emil Lebovich of Fair Lawn, New Jersey beat Peter Fianu heads up to take down the win in the second event of the 2008 Harrah’s Atlantic City WSOP Circuit Events. Lebovich won a total of $86,380 as well as a gold and diamond WSOP Circuit ring. Peter Fianu of Baltimore, Maryland finished in second place and received a total of $44,733 for his runner up finish.
To view a complete list of results for Event #2 of the 2008 WSOP Circuit Events at Harrahs Atlantic City, click on the link below:
2008 World Series of Poker Circuit Results – Event #2
Emil Lebovich, 21, a College Dropout Turned Pro, Wins Event 2 in Late Rush
Very Low-Chipped at One Point, He Then Runs Over Table, Knocking Out Final Five Players
Atlantic City, NJ — Emil Lebovich is only 21, but he’s quickly building up a solid resume. He’s already made final tables at a $1,000 Turning Stone event, and at the televised Continental Poker Championship, where he won $27,000. Tonight he had his biggest night ever, winning $86,380 and a diamond-and-gold trophy ring for his victory in the second event of the WSOP Circuit Tour at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, $500 no-limit hold-em. Lebovich, originally from Brooklyn, now lives in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
A college dropout at Boston College, he describes himself as a “degenerate gambler” (translation: full-time player). Most of his poker time is spent in high-limit cash games, such as $10-$20 no-limit. He learned poker four years ago playing with friends and also likes to paint.
Tonight, Lebovich was low-chipped in early going at the final table, but then went on a late rush as he knocked out the last five players. His strategy, he said, was to play position, steal blinds, play aggressively, and try to get a feel for the players. He also acknowledged that the cards broke very well for him tonight.
This second event attracted another strong field, with 617 players creating a prize pool of $308,500. Day one ended with 47 players left, and it took five more hours the next day to reach the final nine after Michael Fortuna’s K-J was beaten by K-Q held by Tim B (his real last name) after the board came Q-J-10-4-K, .Virtually tied for the lead were Larry Roberts and Abraham Korotki with 974,000 and 970,000 chips respectively. Blinds were 15,000-30,000 with 4,000 antes, 13:10 on the clock…
To read a complete tournament report for Event #2 of the 2008 World Series of Poker Circuit Events at Harrahs Atlantic City, click on the link below:
2008 Harrahs Atlantic City WSOP Circuit – Event #2 Tournament Report
