button in SafariNicholas Persian Conquers $500 Freezeout for $8,445
After an early 9 a.m. start today in the $500 Freezeout, Nicholas Persian walked away with the trophy and $8,445.
The event drew 55 runners for a prize pool of $22,825. Virginia's Persian defeated heads-up opponent Robert Crawford (2nd - $5,022), while the final table also included Aldo Frascoia (3rd - $3,081), Matthew Portnoy (4th - $2,168) and $400 Double Stack NLH champion Tucker Battle (5th - $1,712).
Check out the full payouts below.
$500 Freezeout Payouts
| Seat | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Persian | $8,445 |
| 2 | Robert Crawford | $5,022 |
| 3 | Aldo Frascoia | $3,081 |
| 4 | Matthew Portnoy | $2,168 |
| 5 | Tucker Battle | $1,712 |
| 6 | Jared Zack | $1,370 |
| 7 | Phillip Vera | $1,027 |