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.