Detroit poker player destroys final table in WSOP victory

Wednesday, 26 July 2006

Justin Scott flew into Las Vegas and promptly lost his entire bankroll at a baccarat table. But, out of the ashes of defeat in the pit, the 22-year-old professional poker player from Detroit scratched together a $2,000 buy-in for Event # 31, the No-L

Justin Scott flew into Las Vegas and promptly lost his entire bankroll at a baccarat table. But, out of the ashes of defeat in the pit, the 22-year-old professional poker player from Detroit scratched together a $2,000 buy-in for Event # 31, the No-Limit Hold’em championship, and ended up winning $842,262.
Scott steamrolled over a staggering field of 2,050 players –one of the largest tournaments held thus far at the World Series. The nine finalists comprised largely an unknown group of poker players and none had previously won a WSOP gold bracelet.
When play began, Justin Scott enjoyed a decisive chip lead. ESPN television was on hand to film the seven-hour finale, which featured perhaps the most dominant victory by any player yet at this year’s WSOP.
In an interview after the game, the new poker champion began with a classic understatement. “I came in with 1.5 million,” Scott said. “I was able to use my chips to run over the table.”
Asked what he would do with the prize money, having started out completely broke and ended up $842,262 richer, Scott said: ““I’m going to pay off the rest of my dad’s home. Then, I’m going to buy a home for myself!”



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