Hekston Shines in $25,000 World Series Tournament

The second tournament of the World Series with a $25,000 buy-in started on June 6. The winner of last year's tournament, Chad Ivslayd, has already won two bracelets this year and is competing for the title of the best player in the series.

The tournament began with 41 players, and several notable players, including Isaac Hekston, Darren Elias, Frank Funaro, and Joao Vieira, were among the finalists. Isaac Hekston was in an all-in situation with a worse hand and managed to stay in the game thanks to a repeat of seven on the river.

Justin Bonomo made a raise of 4,500 from the middle position, and Brian Kim called from the cutoff. Jeremy Osmus went all-in with 61,000 from the button, and Bonomo responded with a repush of 80 blinds with. Argentine Nacho Barbero became the new leader after winning a hand with a straight on the turn. Isaac Hekston became the new leader after winning a hand with kings against Darren Elias.