J.C. Tran Wins 2006 WPC $2,500 No-Limit Holdem 7

Young Poker Phenom Sweeps Elite Final Table

A crowd had gathered on Friday afternoon to witness the spectacular final table of the 2006 World Poker Challenge $2,000 no-limit hold’em event 7. But the there weren’t any stands available for spectators, and the steps to the half-moon stage where the tournament took place descended, preventing fans from getting a good look at the action. Still, they gathered, crowding the Fontana Lounge to capacity. One man addressed the tournament director, complaining of the lack of television monitors relaying the action. John Nizminski tried to put things into perspective. “It’s a preliminary event, sir. It’s just a preliminary event.”

The elites had gathered for one last round, and the final table of the $2,000 no-limit hold’em event 7 featured Barry Greenstein, J.C. Tran, Las Vegas tournament veteran Ken James, Men “The Master” Nguyen, David “The Dragon” Pham and two-time 2006 WPC final tablists Justin Bonomo and Englishman Peter Gould.

Tran wiped out a cast of players, fit for an invitational, in less than three hours and walked away with over a quarter million dollars in winnings. The speed in which he swept the event was impressive enough, but the level of competition compounded it.

courtesy of Lisa Wheeler

News Added: 11 December, 2006

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