2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Harrah's Philadelphia

Main event
Day: 3
Event Info

2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Harrah's Philadelphia

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
77
Prize
$121,097
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,675
Prize Pool
$526,500
Entries
351
Level Info
Level
32
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
10,000

Assante Extends Lead Early

Level 22 : 5,000/10,000, 1,000 ante

Michael Assante opened to 20,000 from under the gun and it folded around to Matthew Weber. He three-bet to 53,000 from the button and Assante was his only caller.

The two saw a flop of {4-Spades}{2-Diamonds}{A-Diamonds} and Assante checked. Weber continued out for 51,000 and Assante stuck around. The turn was the {6-Hearts} and Assante check-called once again, this time for 84,000. The {K-Clubs} completed the board and Assante checked a third time. Weber moved 227,000 into the middle and Weber instantly announced a call.

"You win," said Weber.

Assante showed {A-Spades}{K-Spades} for top two and dragged in a massive pot.

Player Chips Progress
Michael Assante us
Michael Assante
1,580,000 431,000
Matthew Weber us
Matthew Weber
490,000 -429,000

Tags: Matthew WeberMichael Assante

Level: 22

Blinds: 5,000/10,000

Ante: 1,000

A Champion Will Be Crowned Today

Welcome to the final day of our coverage of the Harrah's Philadelphia Main Event on the World Series of Poker Circuit presented by Southern Comfort 100 Proof! Today will see just 14 players return to the felt, one of whom will be crowned the Main Event champion. The man closest to achieving that dream is chip leader Michael Assante who bagged up 1.149 million at the end of last night.

Yesterday's play saw a large field of 192 players take their seats at the tables. The field quickly reduced in size as play wore on and the likes of Dave Voccia, Allen Kessler, Michael Esposito, Ari Engel, Aditya Prasetyo, Allie Prescott, DJ MacKinnon, and many others fell victim of elimination.

The money bubble was burst after the dinner break and the final 36 players were guaranteed a pay day of at least $2,722. Notable players to see their tournament come to an end in the money include Aaron Overton, Michael Taylor, Everett Carlton, Larry Pileggi, Cory Waaland, Tom Christopher, and Matt Glantz.

Today the remaining fourteen players will return with the first goal in mind of reaching the elusive final table. From there play will continue until a champion is crowned with the gold WSOPC ring, the seat to the National Championship, and of course the $121,095 in first-place prize money.

WSOP Circuit Harrah's Philadelphia Final 14

PlacePlayerChips
1Michael Assante1,149,000
2Mike Jukich1,050,000
3Matthew Weber919,000
4Tony Natale598,000
5Jonas Wexler590,000
6Andrew Rudnik493,000
7Leonardo Palermo356,000
8Ken Silberstein349,000
9Beverly Cheney287,000
10Dave Moersdorf286,000
11George Zinaty264,000
12Patrick Friday263,000
13Rex Clinkscales262,000
14Kris Bradshaw164,000

Cards will be in the air at 2:00 PM EST so be sure to stay tuned as we provide you with the latest updates from the exciting conclusion of this WSOP Circuit Main Event!

Tags: Michael Assante

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