Poker professional Maria Ho took down the WinStar World Casino $5k “No Juice” tournament yesterday at the River Poker Series taking place in Thackerville, OK this week. Ho, who is a spokesperson for WinStar World Casino as well as being signed on as a commentator for the Heartland Poker Tour, bested the field of 53 runners and claimed her first live tournament victory and $101,220, plus a victory bracelet, to go along with it.
Despite finishing in first place for a six-figure score, the triumph ranks 3rd on her overall list of poker money achievements, right behind her 2nd place finish in the 2011 World Series of Poker 5k for over $540k and , of course, her 38th place finish in the 2007 WSOP Main Event for over $237k.
The River Poker Series Main Event, a $2500 buy-in, is currently underway with two more starting day flights and a $2.5M guarantee.
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