Joshua Martin Captures Gold Ring in Just His Fifth-Ever Tournament
The $1,700 Main Event is just one of a dozen gold ring events taking place at the Harrah��s Cherokee stop. For over a week, players have been competing for WSOP Circuit hardware and big chunks of prize money.
In Event #7: $400 No-Limit Hold��em, a tournament that drew a massive 1,667 entries and created a $550,110 prize pool, Joshua Martin of Yadkinville, North Carolina was playing in just his fifth-ever tournament when he came out on top to win $83,373 and his first gold ring.
It was an especially impressive victory considering Martin began the final table with the short stack of just 13 big blinds.
��I have only played in four tournaments before this,�� he said. ��I have to mention my boy Warren Sheaves that won the Global last year, he��s the one that really helped me put together my game plan and it worked.��
It was a one and done for Martin, who had to head back home after the win with no plans to return for the rest of the series.
WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Cherokee Event #7 Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Martin | Yadkinville, North Carolina | $83,373 |
| 2 | Tarjit Chohan | Spartanburg, South Carolina | $52,529 |
| 3 | Andrew Brinkley | Atlanta, Georgia | $39,111 |
| 4 | William Watson | Lexington, Kentucky | $29,939 |
| 5 | Bryan Fowler | Boiling Springs, South Carolina | $23,115 |
| 6 | Carter Phillips | Las Vegas, Nevada | $18,000 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Cunningham | N/A | $14,137 |
| 8 | Brian Pemberton | Greensboro, North Carolina | $11,200 |
| 9 | Eric Emerson | Easley, South Carolina | $8,948 |