Defending Champion Spotlight: Eric Wasserson
At WSOP Paradise 2024, Eric Wasserson finally joined the ranks of WSOP bracelet winners when he captured Event #5: $25,000 Dealers Choice Championship, earning $353,340. The victory ended a long quest for the elusive title.
Event #5: $25,000 Dealers Choice Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Wasserson | United States | $353,340 |
| 2 | Josh Arieh | United States | $262,090 |
| 3 | Mike Gorodinsky | United States | $194,430 |
| 4 | Daniel Zack | United States | $144,230 |
| 5 | John Racener | United States | $107,000 |
| 6 | Benny Glaser | United Kingdom | $79,370 |
| 7 | Nacho Barbero | Argentina | $60,040 |
The tournament drew a small but elite field of 49 entries, featuring some of the best mixed-game players in the world. The final table included familiar names like Josh Arieh (2nd – $262,090), Mike Gorodinsky (3rd – $194,430), and Daniel Zack (4th – $144,230). Wasserson held the chip lead entering the last day and never relinquished it.
“It is a monkey off of my back for sure," said Wasserson. “I’ve been trying to win a bracelet for a long time. It feels really good to finally get it done. You just have to focus on each hand as a new situation.”