Local New Orleans Musician Captures Ring in Event #7
On Wednesday, May 15, Harrah��s New Orleans Event #7 $365 No-Limit Hold��em came to an end after two long days of play. The tournament attracted 350 players and created a prize pool of $105,000, but after all was said and done it was 35-year-old New Orleans musician Trey Brabham who emerged victorious to capture his first ring and the accompanying $24,147 first-place prize.
��This is so great,�� Brabham said after his win. ��I came so close a few times here before in New Orleans. This time, I just said I was going to play to win and not worry about moving up in prize money, that that strategy worked.��
It wasn��t easy for Brabham, who plays classical guitar and had previously made three final tables at the Harrah��s New Orleans property, as he entered Day 2 last in chips among the 14 returning players. Fortunately lady luck favored him and he managed to overcome the hurdle, not too mention two three-time ring winners at the final table, Robert Castoire and Maurice Hawkins, who finish in fifth and third respectively.
WSOP Circuit Harrah��s New Orleans Ring Event #7 No-Limit Hold��em
| Buy-in | Entrants | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|
| $300+$65 | 350 | $105,000 |
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trey Brabham | McComb, MS | $24,147 |
| 2 | Rob Georato | Naples, FL | $14,930 |
| 3 | Maurice Hawkins | Coral Springs, FL | $10,892 |
| 4 | Rogelio Salinas | San Antonio, TX | $8,079 |
| 5 | Robert Castoire | Cecelia, KY | $6,086 |
| 6 | Barron Whipple | Houma, LA | $4,655 |
| 7 | Mark Kehrees | Alexander, AR | $3,612 |
| 8 | Corey Harrison | Birmingham, AL | $2,843 |
| 9 | James Mouch | Houston, TX | $2,270 |