WSOP-C Southern Indiana

Dusti Smith

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Yesterday Dusti Smith came just shy of winning her second WSOP Circuit Ring in Event #15: $2,200 High Roller, ultimately finishing second for $17,773. It was the latest of many close calls for Smith, who had a plethora of final table appearances in WSOP events, including another runner-up finish two years ago in a PLO8 event in Tunica, and more recently, a runner-up finish for a bracelet at this past WSOP in Las Vegas. 

There was no close call today for Smith, as she outlasted a 93-entry field in Event #17: #300 No-Limit Hold'em Ladies, last-defeating Jessica Galloway to win her first live WSOP Circuit Ring (and second overall) in addition to the top prize of $6,192.

“I feel great. It’s my first one in person, live. So it’s extra special. I’m really excited," Smith told PokerOrg following the win. "I came to Indiana to win a ring.  It’s a goal I’ve been working towards for a long time.”

Dusti Smith

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Smith held a commanding chip lead over Galloway during heads-up play, but Galloway doubled up several times to keep herself in contention, at one point bringing the stacks close to even. 

“I think the seventh time I doubled her up, I started to get a little frustrated. Part of it is that I want it so bad. I don’t want to mess it up. On the last hand that we were all-in, I couldn’t even watch."

Smith was supported during the final table by several close friends and described the support she received not only from them, but from women in poker in general.

“We have a really great poker community in Dallas, and in Texas in general. I felt a little lighter when Debbie and Ryan walked in; they’re good friends of mine. It feels really nice to have support. Women are really supportive of each other in poker in general. There’s a lot of camaraderie and support. Even when I’m doing other events, and I do well, I can’t tell you how supportive other women are. It’s really special.”

Champion Dusti Smith

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Smith also described her next goals in poker after ending the drought and winning her first Circuit Ring.

“I’ve gotta win a Circuit Main Event. And I’ve gotta get a bracelet.”

Final Table Results

• 1st: Dusti Smith - $6,192
• 2nd: Jessica Galloway - $3,921
• 3rd: Joann Kite - $2,601
• 4th: Angela Discepoli - $1,811
• 5th: Meiji Bundalian - $1,326
• 6th: Karen Hodge - $1,025
• 7th: Amy Houghtling - $838
• 8th: Tracy Rasinksi - $728
• 9th: Kayla Clackum - $673

Champion Marshall Douglas

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The penultimate ring event of the series is in the books, with Marshall Douglas overcoming the 118-entry field to take down the top prize of $10,023 in addition to his second WSOP Circuit Ring and a $5,000 package to WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas. 

“Feels really good," Douglas said following the victory. "It’s been a long time coming. First one came in 2018. A lot of close calls since then. Felt good to finally get one through and make it to the end.”

Douglas spoke of first getting into poker, like a lot of people, following Chris Moneymaker's 2003 win in the WSOP Main Event.

"Everybody started having games and tournaments and stuff. I played home games for eight years before I ever came on the Circuit. In 2018 I won my first ring at the first series I ever played.”

“It’s right there with it" Douglas continued when asked how his second ring win compares to his first won, nearly eight years ago. "It’s been so long. And I’ve been chasing it over seven or eight final tables. I’m gonna keep playing. I’d like to go get number three. I love to play the game, I love being out here.”

Final table results:

• 1st: Marshall Douglas - $10,023
• 2nd: Dwayne Vetter - $6,490
• 3rd: John Mingus - $4,364
• 4th: Bobby Poe - $3,051
• 5th: Glen Clementi - $2,222
• 6th: Michael Ratcliff - $1,688
• 7th: Matthew Lawrence - $1,341
• 8th: Daniel London - $1,116
• 9th: Timothy Yff - $975
• 10th: Shane Collins - $896

Hamid Izadi

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Hamid Izadi won the $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event against a tough lineup. His opponents included Robert Hankins, who won this same event in 2016, Mark Davis, a WPT champion with millions in live earnings, and all-time ring winner Maurice Hawkins.

Check out our full recap:

Nine-time ring winner beats Maurice Hawkins to win WSOPC Main Event Hamid Izadi beat Maurice Hawkins in heads-up play to win his ninth World Series of Poker Circuit ring at the WSOPC Southern Indiana Main Event.

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Final Table Players

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Event #17: $300 Ladies No-Limit Hold'em has reached a final table! The top nine finishers are each guaranteed at least $673 while the eventual winner will receive $6,192 in addition to a $5,000 package to WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas and the coveted WSOP Circuit Ring.

Here are the seat assignments and chip counts for the final table players:

• Seat 1: Angela Discepoli - 342,000
• Seat 2: Meiji Bundalian - 307,000
• Seat 3: Dusti Smith - 201,000
• Seat 4: Amy Houghtling - 116,000
• Seat 5: Karen Hodge - 144,000
• Seat 6: Tracy Rasinski - 230,000
• Seat 7: Jessica Galloway - 150,000
• Seat 8: Joann Kite - 245,000
• Seat 9: Kayla Clackum

And here are the remaining payouts:

1. $6,192
2. $3,921
3. $2,601
4. $1,811
5. $1,326
6. $1,025
7. $838
8. $728
9. $673