Event #1 of the 2008 World Series of Poker Circuit Events at Harrah’s Atantic City concluded on December 6th. This was a $300 Buy-in No Limit Holdem tournament which attracted a total of 1,181 entrants. The prize pool was worth $354,300.
Metin Esen of Wading River, NY battled Raymond Rossi, Jr. heads up to take down the win in Event #1 of the 2008 WSOP Circuit Events at Harrahs Atlantic City. Esen received a total of $85,032 for his first place finish as well as a gold and diamond WSOP Circuit ring trophy. Raymond Rossi, Jr. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania finished in second place and received a total of $47,848 for his runner up finish.
To view a complete list of results for Event #1 of the 2008 WSOP Circuit Events at Harrahs Atlantic City, click on the link below:
2008 WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City – Event #1 Results
Record-Setting Opening-Day Circuit Event Is Won by Metin Esen After 24 Hours Play
Service Station Owner is Victorious After 90-Minute Match with 21-Year Old Student
Atlantic City, NJ—Harrah’s Atlantic City, the fourth stop of the 2008-2009 WSOP Circuit Tour, scored its biggest opening day ever as 1,181 players entered the $340 no-limit hold’em kick-off event, generating a prize pool of $354,300. It was one of the largest first-day events in Circuit history.
The winner, after nearly 24 hours of two-day play and 90 minutes of heads-up action that saw remarkable hands, twists and turns and chip-lead changes, was Metin Guven Esen, a 48-year-old native of Turkey who now lives in Wading River, New York where he owns two service stations. His win was worth $85,032 along with a striking diamond-and-gold trophy ring. Esen, a recreational player who plays tournaments exclusively because of the competition, excitement and socializing, has had a half-dozen small prior cashes, his best finish being fourth in a $300 Trump Classic no-limit event last year. His final opponent, and the chip leader for most of the final table, was Raymond Rossi Jr., a 21-year-old student. Down 2-1 at one point, the turning point for Esen came when both men turned a straight, with Esen’s being higher. Playing on only 2-1/2 hours sleep because he couldn’t get a room here last night, Esen felt that Rossi would win the event, but as play went on he realized he could “pull it out”…and did. Esen is married, learned poker in family games five years ago and also enjoys travel…
To view the complete tournament report for Event #1 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 #1 Tournament Report
