Three More WSOP Bracelets Awarded in Events #50, #51 & #52

As we are about halfway the World Series of Poker (WSOP), this Sunday saw another three bracelet winners joining the pack for lifetime bragging rights. Here are the latest winners:

Event #50: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship

In the world of poker, the thrill of victory is only matched by the surprise of an unexpected proposal. This was true for Ap Louis “Lou” Garza who took first prize at Event #50: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship, where he emerged victorious in a short, intense battle with Arthur Morris. Among the 731 entrants vying for the lion’s share of the $6,798,300 prize pool, Garza was the final Texan standing.

His victory was not the only cause for celebration that day. Alongside the new bracelet that joined his 2018 circuit ring win, Garza stunned his girlfriend and crowd with a spontaneous proposal. Amidst the jubilant roars of the Texan rail, Garza unveiled an engagement ring, adding an extra sparkle to his victory.

The $1,309,232 payday not only far exceeded his previous WSOP earnings but also catapulted his career earnings to a staggering $1.8 million. Garza’s victory was a fashionable affair, marked by an unbuttoned sleeveless denim jacket, generous jewellery, and a pair of Christian Dior shades – a flashy substitute for the Cowboy hat he sported in the 2022 WSOP.

Final Table Results

Event #51: $1,000 Tag Team

Unconventional and exciting, the WSOP $1,000 Tag Team No-Limit Hold’em event introduced a new dynamic to poker with two players jointly working towards victory. Satoshi Tanaka and Michael Savakinas, residents of Ohio, conquered a record field of 1,282 teams to secure their first bracelets and a combined payout of $190,662.

Their team effort paid off in the form of the most significant live tournament paydays for both. Tanaka had previously secured second place in the 2020 WSOP Online festival’s $400 freezeout no-limit hold’em event, while Savakinas’ top rank was a 17th-place finish in the WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Cherokee $1,700 main event earlier this year.

Final Table Results

Event #52: $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw

Nick Pupillo, an experienced poker player with over $4.7 million in past tournament earnings, finally claimed his first WSOP bracelet in the 2023 $2,500 mixed triple draw lowball event. The tournament, which drew 353 entries, was a mixed bag of deuce-to-seven triple draw lowball, ace-to-five triple draw lowball, and badugi. Pupillo’s victory earned him $181,978, along with his much-coveted first bracelet.

Several seasoned players were amongst the last few standing with Pupillo, including Maria Ho, Cary Katz, Robert Mizrachi, John Monnette, Joao Vieira, Ray Henson, Andrew Brown, Anatolii Zyrin, and Aaron Mermelstein.

Final Table Results

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