was happy to be back in his comfort zone: a final table at the World Series of Poker. It was his November Nine appearance in 2014 that propelled Politano to the international poker spotlight and gave Brazil a new hero. On Thursday, in Event #25: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha of the 2017 WSOP, the likable Brazilian was all smiles.
"It's amazing to be back under lights again. That was the best time of my life," Politano told PokerNews, referring to the 2014 WSOP Main Event Final Table. "I have a ring in Omaha from a WSOP Circuit event in Brazil, but it's good to be back here playing for a bracelet.