Previewing the 2012-2013 World Series of Poker Circuit Harrah's Atlantic City

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Dec 08, 2012 5 min read

The seventh stop of the 2012/2013 World Series of Poker Circuit presented by Southern Comfort 100 Proof began at Harrah’s Atlantic City on November 29 and will run through December 10. This weekend, the East Coast stop will culminate with the $1,675 Main Event, which will see the winner earn a seat in the prestigious National Championship.

After Jacob Coker defeated 536 players in Event #1 $365 No-Limit Hold’em for $35,033, a hefty 858 players turned out for Event #2 NLHE Reentry, which featured two starting days, and awarded more than $50,000 to the winner. By 3:00 a.m. ET on the third day of the three-day event, the massive field had been whittled down to the final ten and the possibility of adding a fourth day was discussed; however, the players ultimately opted to play it out. Five hours later, 27-year-old pro Brandon Fish emerged victorious to capture the $50,862 first-place prize.

“You could tell a few (players) were getting tired and they weren’t used to playing (a lot) of hours,” Fish told WSOP officials after his win. “I think that’s one advantage I had. I’m used to putting in crazy hours and late nights. I’d say that helps.”

Fish, a WSOP Circuit regular with four final tables on his résumé including two in massive reentry tournaments, now has 14 cashes for nearly $100,000 in career earnings. “It feels amazing. This is something I’ve always wanted,” Fish said after capturing his first gold ring. “I don’t know what else to say. I’m speechless at the moment.”

It was also in Event #2 that Rex Clinkscales, who currently sits in third place on the WSOP Circuit National Leaderboard, moved into a tie for sixth for most WSOP Circuit cashes without a ring after finishing in 19th place for $2,175.

Here's a look at the WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City events completed thus far:

WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City Ring Event #1 No-Limit Hold’em

WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City Ring Event #2 No-Limit Hold’em

WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City Ring Event #3 No-Limit Hold’em

WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City Ring Event #4 No-Limit Hold’em

WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City Ring Event #5 No-Limit Hold’em

WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City Ring Event #6 Six-Handed NLHE

WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City Ring Event #7 No-Limit Hold’em

WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City Ring Event #8 Limit Omaha Hi/Lo

WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City Ring Event #9 Turbo NLHE

With several events yet to be determined, the race for the WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City 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:

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 Harrah’s Atlantic City 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. Also, be sure to follow our live updates from the WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City in our Live Reporting Section.

*Photos courtesy of WSOP.com.

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