The event attracted a whopping turnout. Together they built a sizable prize pool, promising a big score for the winner.
After the call to shuffle up and deal, cards went in the air. Play was fast and furious from the start, with many notables in the field.
In one hand the dealer burned and turned the river, completing the board. The big blind checked, and his opponent went deep into the tank before emerging to fire another barrel. Soon he was firing another bullet, too, still battling for the coveted title.
Practically down to a chip and a chair, he gamely fought his way back to avoid being the bubble boy, then won a huge pot to send the last woman standing to the rail.