The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California wrapped up this week with Victor Paredes of Modesto, California taking down the $1,700 Main Event to earn his first career Circuit ring and a six-figure score of $169,294.
The tournament had two starting flights to attract a field of 587 total entries and generate a prize pool of $889,305, smashing the guaranteed half a million.
The latest WSOP stop in California lasted for nearly two weeks and consisted of 12 events, within buy-ins ranging from $250 to $3,250 to generate just under $2.