Jonas Wexler Takes Down 2019 WSOP Circuit Cherokee ME for $300,536
Jonas Wexler wins the World Series of Poker Circuit Harrah’s Cherokee $1,700 NLH Main Event and banked the top prize of $300,536. The event happened at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in North Carolina.
The 40-year-old player topped a field of 1087 entries to win the massive prize as well as his second WSOP gold ring. He bested player Phil Hernz in the heads-up battle, who had to settle for $185,628 as the runner-up prize.
Wexler’s previous best live poker tournament cash was $189,555, which he received at $5,000 NLH short-handed event at WSOP 2009.
Along with the ring and the lion’s share of the total prize pool of $1,646,805, Wexler has also earned a seat to play the season-ending Global Casino Championship.
Final Table Results
|
Place |
Player |
Earnings (USD) |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Jonas Wexler |
$300,536 |
|
2 |
Phil Hernz |
$185,628 |
|
3 |
Spencer Champlin |
$137,936 |
|
4 |
Steven Grybas |
$103,749 |
|
5 |
Amy Patel |
$78,997 |
|
6 |
Andrew Mcilvain |
$60,866 |
|
7 |
Dennis Brand |
$47,444 |
|
8 |
Noah Shefrin |
$37,399 |
|
9 |
Aaron Gunn |
$29,807 |
