2012 WSOP Results: Herbert Tapscott Wins Event #8: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better
Herbert Tapscott has won his first ever World Series of Poker bracelet and the $264,400 cash prize that came with it at this year’s Event #8: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better.
The 71-year-old from Alabama has won $322,250 on the live circuit to date with a total of 20 cashes. This is his second 1st place finish.
Noteworthy poker pro Gavin Griffin takes home $163,625 for his second place finish in this event.
Event #6: No-Limit Hold'em Mixed Max
As this story was going to press we had Aubin Cazals still taking on Joseph Cheong, vying to win just shy of $500,000.
Whomever finishes second, however, will walk off with a cool $300,000 – so no pressure!
Event #7: Seven Card Stud
In case you missed it yesterday, here were your finishes at the Seven Card Stud event 7 (all US-based players):
Andy Bloch - $126,363
Barry Greenstein - $78,038
Stephen Su - $50,332
David Williams - $36,470
Event #9A: No-Limit Hold'em Re-entry
With $3404 entries we are looking at a prize pool that includes $781,398 for first place and $481,643 for second. There were over 200 players still in.
Event #10: Seven Card Stud
This event is notable in that Andy Bloch, who won Event #6 – Seven Card Stud, was still among the top 10 chip leaders here with only 62 of 145 players remaining. The top prize will be $190,826.
- Ace King, Gambling911.com
