Previewing the 2012-2013 World Series of Poker Circuit Harrah's Atlantic City

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Dec 08, 2012 5 min read

The seventh stop of the 2012/2013 World Series of Poker Circuit presented by Southern Comfort 100 Proof began at Harrah��s Atlantic City on November 29 and will run through December 10. This weekend, the East Coast stop will culminate with the $1,675 Main Event, which will see the winner earn a seat in the prestigious National Championship.

After Jacob Coker defeated 536 players in Event #1 $365 No-Limit Hold��em for $35,033, a hefty 858 players turned out for Event #2 NLHE Reentry, which featured two starting days, and awarded more than $50,000 to the winner. By 3:00 a.m. ET on the third day of the three-day event, the massive field had been whittled down to the final ten and the possibility of adding a fourth day was discussed; however, the players ultimately opted to play it out. Five hours later, 27-year-old pro Brandon Fish emerged victorious to capture the $50,862 first-place prize.

��You could tell a few (players) were getting tired and they weren��t used to playing (a lot) of hours,�� Fish told WSOP officials after his win. ��I think that��s one advantage I had. I��m used to putting in crazy hours and late nights. I��d say that helps.��

Fish, a WSOP Circuit regular with four final tables on his r��sum�� including two in massive reentry tournaments, now has 14 cashes for nearly $100,000 in career earnings. ��It feels amazing. This is something I��ve always wanted,�� Fish said after capturing his first gold ring. ��I don��t know what else to say. I��m speechless at the moment.��

It was also in Event #2 that Rex Clinkscales, who currently sits in third place on the WSOP Circuit National Leaderboard, moved into a tie for sixth for most WSOP Circuit cashes without a ring after finishing in 19th place for $2,175.

Here's a look at the WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City events completed thus far:

WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City Ring Event #1 No-Limit Hold��em

WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City Ring Event #2 No-Limit Hold��em

WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City Ring Event #3 No-Limit Hold��em

WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City Ring Event #4 No-Limit Hold��em

WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City Ring Event #5 No-Limit Hold��em

WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City Ring Event #6 Six-Handed NLHE

WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City Ring Event #7 No-Limit Hold��em

WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City Ring Event #8 Limit Omaha Hi/Lo

WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City Ring Event #9 Turbo NLHE

With several events yet to be determined, the race for the WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City Champion is undetermined. Whoever captures that title, along with the eventual winner of the Main Event, will automatically qualify for the Second Annual $1 Million National Championship. Here's a look at the players who have qualified:

National Championship Qualifiers

In addition to the qualifiers, players who earn enough points on the National Leaderboard will be able to buy in to the National Championship:

WSOPC National Leaderboard Top Ten*

*Leading up to the WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City stop.

Here's a look at the remaining schedule for the 2012-13 WSOP Circuit:

For more information on the 2012-13 WSOP Circuit season, visit WSOP.com. Also, be sure to follow our live updates from the WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Atlantic City in our Live Reporting Section.

*Photos courtesy of WSOP.com.

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