Paul Wasicka Wins WSOP Tunica Poker Championship
At 28, Paul Wasicka admits that he was a bit affected by his huge success at the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event.
"It's weird experiencing that much success that young in your career," he said. "It toys with you a bit, you lose motivation and question why you're playing."
Wasicka looked to Sam, a mindset coach who consults with players and mixed martial artists. "I want to give Sam credit, he's done wonders for my game both on and off the felt."
Freshly signed on with newly-launched Victory Poker, a rejuvenated Wasicka hit the road and says he has been living out of his suitcase following various tournament circuits over the last few months.
Wasicka's path led him to the mid south for the Harrah's Tunica Circuit Main Event.
He started the second day of the $5,150 buy-in event seventh in chips with 35 remaining players and had the chip lead going into the final table.
Heads up play began four hours into the final table. With blinds and antes at 5,000/10,000/2,000,
Wasicka's and Gurney's comparable stacks set the stage for what could have been a long night, but after winning a 270,000 pot, the game started to go Wasicka's way.
He eventually built up more than a 5-1 chip lead. Shortly after the next level, both players saw a flop of 8s-9h-6c. Gurney moved all-in for his remaining 300,000 with pocket fours. For the tournament win, Wasicka called with 8d-9d.
It was still a bit suspenseful even after a benign 2d hit the turn but it was all over after a 5c on the river.
The 2006 Main Event runner-up had come to the mid-south and staked his claim as the new reigning WSOP Harrah's Tunica Circuit Event Champion.
"Other the heads-up championship, this was my first major tournament win," said Wasicka. "This is something that I've been searching for, for a very long time."
"This is just awesome, it was always about the money but now it was about just taking one down."
Wasicka admits that he was a bit affected by his huge success at the '06 Main Event.
"It's weird experiencing that much success that young in your career," he said. "It toys with you a bit, you lose motivation and question why you're playing."
Wasicka looked to Sam, a mindset coach who consults with players and mixed martial artists. "I want to give Sam credit, he's done wonders for my game both on and off the felt."
Freshly signed on with newly launched Victory Poker, A rejuvenated Wasicka said that he has been living out of a suitcase, following various tournaments and that he won't be off the grind anytime soon.
After his Circuit Event win, Wasicka said that he is heading back to the road.
"Its not going to stop for the next month, heading to LA now and then I'm going to hit the Circuits "
Event #19 concludes the Circuit stop at Harrah's Tunica. The next Circuit Event begins February 18th at Horseshoe Council Bluffs.
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by Alan Fowler - WSOP Assistant Media Director
"It's weird experiencing that much success that young in your career," he said. "It toys with you a bit, you lose motivation and question why you're playing."
Wasicka looked to Sam, a mindset coach who consults with players and mixed martial artists. "I want to give Sam credit, he's done wonders for my game both on and off the felt."
Freshly signed on with newly-launched Victory Poker, a rejuvenated Wasicka hit the road and says he has been living out of his suitcase following various tournament circuits over the last few months.
Wasicka's path led him to the mid south for the Harrah's Tunica Circuit Main Event.
He started the second day of the $5,150 buy-in event seventh in chips with 35 remaining players and had the chip lead going into the final table.
Heads up play began four hours into the final table. With blinds and antes at 5,000/10,000/2,000,
Wasicka's and Gurney's comparable stacks set the stage for what could have been a long night, but after winning a 270,000 pot, the game started to go Wasicka's way.
He eventually built up more than a 5-1 chip lead. Shortly after the next level, both players saw a flop of 8s-9h-6c. Gurney moved all-in for his remaining 300,000 with pocket fours. For the tournament win, Wasicka called with 8d-9d.
It was still a bit suspenseful even after a benign 2d hit the turn but it was all over after a 5c on the river.
The 2006 Main Event runner-up had come to the mid-south and staked his claim as the new reigning WSOP Harrah's Tunica Circuit Event Champion.
"Other the heads-up championship, this was my first major tournament win," said Wasicka. "This is something that I've been searching for, for a very long time."
"This is just awesome, it was always about the money but now it was about just taking one down."
Wasicka admits that he was a bit affected by his huge success at the '06 Main Event.
"It's weird experiencing that much success that young in your career," he said. "It toys with you a bit, you lose motivation and question why you're playing."
Wasicka looked to Sam, a mindset coach who consults with players and mixed martial artists. "I want to give Sam credit, he's done wonders for my game both on and off the felt."
Freshly signed on with newly launched Victory Poker, A rejuvenated Wasicka said that he has been living out of a suitcase, following various tournaments and that he won't be off the grind anytime soon.
After his Circuit Event win, Wasicka said that he is heading back to the road.
"Its not going to stop for the next month, heading to LA now and then I'm going to hit the Circuits "
Event #19 concludes the Circuit stop at Harrah's Tunica. The next Circuit Event begins February 18th at Horseshoe Council Bluffs.
___________________
by Alan Fowler - WSOP Assistant Media Director
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