Chip Ervin Takes Down Event #1
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
As many of you know, Tunica suffered a devastating flood last spring and all nine casinos temporarily shut down because over eight feet of water crept through the properties. Harrah’s Tunica was one of the hardest hit, but bounced back admirably. The latest WSOP Circuit is proof of this, as numbers have surpassed expectations in every event, including the opening event which drew an startling 1,128 players. That event was won by Chip Ervin of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who took home $59,660 for his efforts.
WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Tunica Ring Event #1 No-Limit Hold’em Re-Entry
| Buy-in | Entrants | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|
| $300+$45 | 1,128 | $328,248 |
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chip Ervin | Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,660 |
| 2 | Willie Lawrence | Tallahassee, FL | $36,848 |
| 3 | Eddie Carroll | Dayton, OH | $27,381 |
| 4 | Travis Eller | Cookeville, TN | $20,595 |
| 5 | AP Phahurat | Rogers, AR | $15,681 |
| 6 | Thomas Mosier | Bloomington, IN | $12,082 |
| 7 | Terry Kim | Ocean Springs, MS | $9,418 |
| 8 | Rodney Shows | Hattiesburg, MS | $7,424 |
| 9 | Jesse Menley | Hillsboro, MO | $5,917 |