He wanted it so much that it was going to happen again. And that day was Thursday, April 6th when Ryan Riess became champion of the World Poker Tour Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Finale. Reiss defeated a final table full of talent and took home $716,088, the trophy and a seat into the Monster WPT Tournament of Champions. 

Big names such as Cliff Josephy and Jason Koon were also fighting for the title but were the first players eliminated. Alan Sternberg was the biggest challenge for Reiss who began the heads-up with the advantage.

The leadership changed many times but Ryan sealed the deal when his A K  defeated Alan’s 7 7 on a K 6 6 K 10 board.

Payouts:

1°: Ryan Riess $716.088*
2°: Alan Sternberg $491.081
3°: Terry Schumacker $315.726
4°: Tim West $204.466
5°: Jason Koon $157.599
6°: Cliff Josephy $130.370

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