Updated on 22 Feb 26 by
Valentin Scorus
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Binger Wins WSOPC Tahoe

Michael Binger just won the 11th WSOP Circuit Event in Lake Tahoe, cashing in over $180,000, the 2009 World Series Of Poker Main Event buy-in and a gold championship ring.

The eleventh World Series Of Poker Circuit Event from Lake Tahoe was won by Michael Binger, who added the gold championship ring to his trophy list, as well as cashing in $181,379 and getting the 2009 WSOP buy-in.

The final table had some familiar faces playing, such as Scott Clements, Allen Kessler and Michael Binger. The latter one proved to be the victor, as he started the night in chip leader position and only losing it to Ty Stewart for a while, with which he went to heads-up. At one point, Stewart had around 1,700,000 chips compared to Binger's 200,000, but patience helped Binger get back in the game.

The last hand had Steward raising 40,000 preflop, while Binger called. Then the flop of came and Stewart bet 60,000 more. Binger raised to 180,000, then Stewart pushed all-in with and he immediately got called by Binger's . The turn brought a , but the on the river sealed the deal and Binger took the first place.

Below you can find the detailed final table standings:


WSOPC Tahoe Final Table


Rank Name Prize
1st Michael Binger $181,379
2nd Ty Stewart $112,675
3rd Jake Solis $77,464
4th Michael McClain $53,777
5th Tay Nguyen $40,653
6th Allen Kessler $31,370
7th Travis Erdman $24,968
8th Bill Bostick $18,566
9th Scott Clements $13,444
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