2011 World Series of Poker Circuit
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The 2011 World Series of Poker Circuit is the 7th annual World Series of Poker Circuit.
Starting with the 2011 WSOP Circuit, the Circuit National Championship was held as a closed event for participants of various circuit events. The winner of the Circuit National Championship wins a World Series of Poker bracelet
. Thus, the enabling people to compete for a WSOP bracelet for the first time outside of Las Vegas or London.
The first to get a WSOP bracelet by winning a WSOP Circuit National Championship was Sam Barnhart, he was the winner of the 100-qualifier event from May 27 - May 29, 2011.
Starting with the 2011 WSOP Circuit, the Circuit National Championship was held as a closed event for participants of various circuit events. The winner of the Circuit National Championship wins a World Series of Poker bracelet
World Series of Poker bracelet
The World Series of Poker bracelet is considered the most coveted non-monetary prize a poker player can win. Since 1976, a bracelet has been awarded to the winner of every event at the annual WSOP. Even if the victory occurred before 1976, WSOP championships are now counted as "bracelets". ...
. Thus, the enabling people to compete for a WSOP bracelet for the first time outside of Las Vegas or London.
The first to get a WSOP bracelet by winning a WSOP Circuit National Championship was Sam Barnhart, he was the winner of the 100-qualifier event from May 27 - May 29, 2011.
WSOP Circuit National Championship
- 3-Day Event: May 27 - May 29
- Number of Entries: 97 (100 qualified, but 3 failed to show)
- Total Prize Pool: $970,000
- Number of Payouts: 10
- Winning Hand:
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sam Barnhart (1/1) | $300,000 |
| 2nd | Jim Anderson | $200,000 |
| 3rd | Josh Evans | $135,000 |
| 4th | La Sengphet | $100,000 |
| 5th | Jonathan Poche | $75,000 |
| 6th | Charles “Woody” Moore | $55,000 |
| 7th | Drazen Ilich | $42,500 |
| 8th | Adam Hui | $35,000 |
| 9th | Matt Lawrence | $30,000 |