Erik Lemarquand takes down WPTDeepStacks Pittsburgh Main Event for $66,593
Erik Lemarquand beat a strong field of 316 entries to win his career’s first WPTDeepStacks Main Event title. The $1,100 buy-in event happened at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
On the final table, Lemarquand emerged as the champion by defeating Michele Iacovone heads-up to earn the title and $66,593 top prize. Iacovone received $61,344 for his 2nd place finish.
It was Erik’s last minute decision to take part in WPTDeepStacks in Pittsburgh. When his family vacation plan was called off, he decided to fly to Pittsburgh to participate in the Main Event. This win brings his lifetime earnings to $353,454.
Final Table Results
1st: Erik Lemarquand – $66,593*
2nd: Michele Iacovone – $46,704
3rd: David Santucci – $30,039
4th: Matt Vensko – $19,050
5th: James Anderson – $14,698
6th: Marty Keegan – $12,169
7th: William Patterson – $10,222
8th: Jonathan Love – $8,399
9th: John Cebula – $6,661