Live WSOP-C Vancouver Events Top $2.7 Million – John Crncic Wins $286,382 in Main Event

The first 10 live events that made up the inaugural World Series of Poker Circuit event at the River Rock Casino Resort in Vancouver brought more than $2,711,000 in combined prize-pools to the West Coast, with two online events yet to be played for by players on Playnow.com and EspaceJeux.com to wrap up the series that could see that figure climb much closer to 3 million dollars.

The big money didn’t go home with any of the “recognized” Canadian poker talent however, as local John Crncic claimed the top prize of over $286,382 after parlaying a $180 satellite in to a small fortune; according to the official reports and press releases from the River Rock Casino Resort and WSOP.com.

This was John’s first major tournament cash; not a bad place to start! He wasn’t the only player to cut his title and ring teeth at the 2012 Vancouver WCOP-C either, as Mike Sexsmith followed right behind him in Event 8 to put himself on the board in a big way. In fact, many of the WSOP-C Vancouver Events 1 through 3 and 4 through 6 were also won by players making their first “official” major cash, with British Columbia residents claiming 8 of the 10 Champions Rings awarded so far , while Ontario players claimed the other two.

Besides etching itself into the virtual books as one of the largest tournament series in Canadian poker history in terms of combined prize-pools and Main Event attendance, the first ever WSOP-C rings to be played for exclusively online are also still up for grabs. Event 11, a $300+$20 No Limit Hold’em will take place at 2:00 PM and Event 12, a $500+20 NLH on November 25th; also at 2:00 PM.

Once again, British Columbia poker has raised the bar and set the mark to try to hit for future events across the country. Congratulations to the players, organizers and staff on a world caliber series, here are the most recent results:

WSOPC Vancouver Event 7 – $1675 Main Event Final Table Results

 Total Entries: 1032    Total Prize Pool:      Spots Paid: 108

WSOPC Vancouver Event 8 – $365 No Limit Turbo Six Max

WSOPC Vancouver Event 9 – $365 No Limit Hold’em  

Total Entries: 241   Total Prize Pool: $72,300

WSOPC Vancouver Event 10 – $365 Mixed Hold’em

Total Entries: 127      Total Prize-Pool:  $38,100