Previewing the 2012-2013 World Series of Poker Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana

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Oct 06, 2012 5 min read

The 2012-2013 World Series of Poker Circuit presented by Southern Comfort 100 Proof continued this past week with the third of 20 stops — the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana. The stop, which will feature 12 ring events, culminates this weekend with the $1,675 Main Event.

One of the most exciting stories from the stop came in Event #6: $365 No-Limit Hold’em, which attracted 225 and created a prize pool $67,500. The final table of that event, which was reached after just one day of play, featured a couple of recognizable players. The first was three-time ring winner and Las Vegas pro Ari Engel, who began the final table tied for the chip lead with Craig Jackson, while the other was Jonathan Taylor, the National Championship points leader after winning rings at the first two stops of the season (Biloxi and Bossier City).

Unfortunately, Taylor was denied his third piece of gold after beginning the final table short-stacked and falling in fifth place; however, he did extend his lead on the National Leaderboard by 25 points. On the other hand, Engel managed to make it all the way down to heads-up play against James Sloat, a 45-year-old pro from Fort Meade, Maryland. The two began the heads-up battle essentially even in chips, but ultimately, Sloat bested his foe and collected his first gold ring and accompanying $16,538 first-place prize.

Here's a look at the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana events completed thus far:

WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Ring Event #1: $300+$65 No-Limit Hold’em

WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Event #2: $300+$65 No-Limit Hold'em Re-entry

WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Event #3: $500+$80 No-Limit Hold’em

WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Ring Event #4: $300+$65 NLHE Six-Handed

WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Ring Event #5: $300+$65 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo

WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Ring Event #6: $300+$65 No-Limit Hold’em

WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Ring Event #7: $300+$65 Pot-Limit Omaha

WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Ring Event #8: $300+$65 No-Limit Hold’em

WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Ring Event #9 No-Limit Hold’em

WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Ring Event #10 Turbo No-Limit Hold’em

With several events yet to be determined, the race for the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino Champion is undetermined. Whoever captures that title, along with the eventual winner of the Main Event, will automatically qualify for the Second Annual $1 Million National Championship. Here's a look at the players who have qualified:

2012-2013 WSOPC National Championship Qualifiers

In addition to the qualifiers, players who earn enough points on the National Leaderboard will be able to buy-in to the National Championship:

WSOPC National Leaderboard Top Ten*

*Leading up to the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana stop.

Here's a look at the remaining schedule for the 2012-13 WSOP Circuit:

For more information on the 2012-13 WSOP Circuit season, visit WSOP.com.

*Photos courtesy of WSOP Circuit Blog.

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