{"id":8689,"date":"2018-06-20T22:44:33","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T22:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=8689"},"modified":"2018-06-21T14:23:04","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T14:23:04","slug":"theres-still-time-for-you-to-win-a-coveted-wsop-bracelet-like-this-nj-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/theres-still-time-for-you-to-win-a-coveted-wsop-bracelet-like-this-nj-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"There\u2019s Still Time For You To Win A Coveted WSOP Bracelet Like This NJ Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Jersey<\/strong> native Ryan Bambrick<\/strong> will be bringing a World Series of Poker (WSOP)<\/strong> bracelet back to the Garden State<\/strong> after securing a win<\/a> in the $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha<\/strong> showdown.<\/p>\n

Lining up alongside 798 other runners, Bambrick not only had ambitions of securing his first WSOP bracelet but the biggest payday<\/strong> of his career. With almost 800 entrance fees collected, the prize pool for this year\u2019s $1,500 PLO event soared to an impressive $1,078,650<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As it often does, the pressure of playing for a share of $1 million+ affected different players in different ways.<\/p>\n

For the likes of Ryan Laplante<\/strong> and Kristen Bicknell<\/strong>, it was all a little too much as they found themselves out of chips and on the rail midway through Day 1. For Bambrick, the chance to win a six-figure sum<\/strong> was enough to focus the mind. Indeed, as he cruised into the third and final day with the chip lead, the outcome was almost inevitable.<\/p>\n

Garden State grinder blooms on final table<\/span><\/h2>\n

Despite being surrounded by some tough players, including former PokerStars<\/strong> pro Victor Ramdin, the New Jersey grinder had the chips and the skill to make the final nine even after an early setback.<\/p>\n

Once the players converged for the finale, Bambrick continued to pile on the pressure and eventually found himself heads-up and in the lead against Finland\u2019s Sampo Ryynanen<\/strong>. Having tussled with his opponent multiple times in the lead-up to the finale, Bambrick was confident of getting the win.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had played with [Ryynanen] a lot on Day 2 so I got to know his style pretty well, which definitely helped. He played really well. He was a really tough opponent, but the cards went my way,\u201d Bambrick told the WSOP\u2019s live reporting team soon after his victory.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lady ladies seal the deal for Bambrick<\/span><\/h3>\n

The final hand saw the day trader put Ryynanen all-in with the flop showing 9c 7c 4s.<\/p>\n

With a pair of sevens and straight outs, the Finnish pro called but couldn\u2019t find a way to beat Bambrick\u2019s queens. As the confetti fell and the part-time player took stock of his first WSOP bracelet, he told the onsite reporters that his future as a day trader might be on hold for a little while longer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI told my work I just wanted to play poker for now and wanted to see how the World Series would go. I might pick it back up after the World Series. I\u2019m not sure what I\u2019m going to do,\u201d Bambrick said on June 14.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Win a WSOP bracelet this summer<\/span><\/h2>\n

For those that want to follow<\/strong> in Bambrick\u2019s footsteps and bring another bracelet to New Jersey, WSOP NJ<\/strong>\u00a0has the answer. Following the success of the first online event this year, the organizers are getting ready to host another three online MTTs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The first will get underway on June 22<\/strong>\u00a0(yes, that\u2019s this Friday) and cost $565<\/strong> to enter. What\u2019s nice about this event, other than the fact you can qualify for cheap using the site\u2019s satellites, is the fact it\u2019s a six-handed PLO affair.<\/p>\n

For those that aren\u2019t well versed in the nuances of short-handed games<\/strong> or PLO, the main thing you need to know is that this will be an action-packed tournament.<\/p>\n

With everyone holding four cards and the blinds coming around at a rapid pace, you can\u2019t sit around and wait in these MTTs. Therefore, if you\u2019re a fan of high-paced poker, this one is for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Hold\u2019em hounds can have some fun<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you prefer Hold\u2019em to Omaha, make a note in your diary to log in and play on June 29 and June 30. Those that want to take part in Event #61<\/strong> on June 29 will need to ante-up $1,000 to buy-in directly. If, however, you want to spend a little less cash, WSOP NJ<\/strong>\u00a0has some low stakes satellites running right now. In fact, the same is true if you want to play Event #63, the $3,200 No Limit Hold\u2019em High Roller.<\/p>\n

Offering a buy-in this high for an online bracelet is something of a new venture<\/strong> for the WSOP, but the chances are that the field is going to be a juicy one.<\/p>\n

Again, if you want to get in for cheap, there are qualifiers<\/strong> you can join. If, however, the story of Bambrick has inspired you to take the bull by the horns, just dive right in<\/strong> see if you can bring some more bling to New Jersey this summer via WSOP NJ.<\/p>\n

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