Dozens of supporters filled the stands. Chants and cheers for every pot won or lost. A man in a Scooby Doo costume. Another draped in the Brazilian flag. Corona by the case.
That was the scene as the most raucous crowd of the summer filled the Amazon Room's main stage to spur on Brazilian Thiago "XTheDecanoX" Nishijima to victory in the 2015 World Series of Poker's Event #38: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Sunday.
"It makes a difference (in terms of) energy," Nishijima said. "Everybody fills you with confidence. It really helps you play the best you can.