The companies offering balloon rides over Reno could soon be going out of business as Lee Markholt JR reached “cloud 9” by winning the World Poker Challenge on Friday. As a former bull rider, he’s used to hearing a completion buzzer after 8 seconds and although this particular test was a little longer, he still managed to make 260 opponents look like rodeo clowns as he steered his way to the $493,815 first prize.
His control and rhythm were assets as he entered the heads up play against Bryan Devonshire, as the latter decided to push on the second hand. When Lee called, Devonshire knew he was heading for a tumble as he was holding only a pair of 4s. When it was revealed he was drawing dead, as Markholt had flopped two pair, it was time for him to leave the arena.
For Markholt, it was an opportunity to buck a monkey off his back as it was the seasoned pro’s first WPT title. He also has another opportunity to try and remain seated next month as the first prize also includes a $25,000 entry into WPT championship at the Bellagio. As it promises to be a tough tournament, he’ll need a strong grip on his bull rope.
Top 6 at the World Poker Challenge
His control and rhythm were assets as he entered the heads up play against Bryan Devonshire, as the latter decided to push on the second hand. When Lee called, Devonshire knew he was heading for a tumble as he was holding only a pair of 4s. When it was revealed he was drawing dead, as Markholt had flopped two pair, it was time for him to leave the arena.
For Markholt, it was an opportunity to buck a monkey off his back as it was the seasoned pro’s first WPT title. He also has another opportunity to try and remain seated next month as the first prize also includes a $25,000 entry into WPT championship at the Bellagio. As it promises to be a tough tournament, he’ll need a strong grip on his bull rope.
Top 6 at the World Poker Challenge
1. Lee Markholt Jr – USA – $493,815
2. Bryan Devonshire – USA – $271,625
3. Zachary Hyman – USA –$149,862
4. Jason Potter – USA – $103,030
5. David Pham – USA – $93,664
6. Jeff Dewitt – USA – $84,297
2. Bryan Devonshire – USA – $271,625
3. Zachary Hyman – USA –$149,862
4. Jason Potter – USA – $103,030
5. David Pham – USA – $93,664
6. Jeff Dewitt – USA – $84,297
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