California Blackkack dealer takes down the first WSOP event.

By RP, May 30, 2012

The first of the 2012 World Series of Poker winners’ bracelets has been claimed by California blackjack dealer Chiab Saechao, who won the $500 buy-in Casino Employees event Tuesday.

The competition attracted 732 entrants, generating a main prize for Saechao of $70,859 after he bested Florida dealer Patricia Baker in the heads up.

Baker took home a runner up prize worth $43,754.