Pearl River Poker Open at the
Pearl River Resort in Mississippi. In what has become a popular regional stop in the south, the series was comprised of nine different tournaments that awarded more than $1.1 million in prize money.
Among those to capture titles were
Kenard Bowie (Event #1 for $41,225),
Russell Boyette (Event #2 for $29,267),
Thomas Blakenship (Event #3 for $7,211),
Teddy Conner (Event #5 for $21,210),
Sabrathia Smith (Event #6 for $11,334),
Hiep Doan (Event #7 for $9,955), and
Nicholas Hawkins (Rookies Event for $2,206). Additionally, poker pro
Dan Lowery won the
However, when it came to victory moments, none were more special than that of
David âAtomBombâ Hendrix, who was victorious over a 264-entry field in