Scheduling a World Poker Tour final in Las Vegas the week before the World Series of Poker starts could have been a work of genius or an act of insanity. Proof that the former applies was once again demonstrated this week as Bin Weng, a notable high roller with some very impressive recent results, took… Continue reading Bin Weng Wins WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown for $1.1 million

James Carroll came into the final table of the World Poker Tour Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown with the chip lead and something to prove. Having already won one WPT title, Carroll still had the bitter memory of a seventh place finish at the LA Poker Classic in February to overcome. Over the course of… Continue reading WPT: James Carroll Wins Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown

Back on April 16, the Season XVII World Poker Tour Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown reached its final table of six. WPT Champions Club member James Carroll led the group, with Maria Ho firmly in second place. Eric Afriat, another WPT Champions Club member, also reached the final table. On May 30, the final six… Continue reading WPT Seminole Final Table Preview: Maria Ho Eyes First Major Title

Busting out of a World Poker Tour event usually means a miserable end to one’s poker trip. Aaron Mermelstein was having none of that. After busting in 53rd place in the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown on Tuesday, Mermelstein jumped into the $25,000 High Roller event and the Pennsylvania poker player beat a final… Continue reading Aaron Mermelstein Wins Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown High Roller

Over 3.5 years ago, Tony Sinishtaj found himself as a part of one of the most popular moments in Seminole Hard Rock poker history as the player Mimi Luu was up against in the “I Can’t Fold This” hand a the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open. Wednesday night he overcame a final table that included… Continue reading Tony Sinishtaj Wins WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown

More than eight years ago, Justin Young found himself at the final table of the World Poker Tour Five Diamond Classic at the Bellagio. After outlasting a final table that included Hoyt Corkins, Amonn Filippi and Steve Sung, Young was heads-up with Chino Rheem for the title and just over $1.5 million. It ended with… Continue reading Justin Young Wins WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown