DURANT, OK – A Minnesota native walked away from Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant with over $250,000 after winning the World Series of Poker Circuit main event at the end of July. Justin Lapka of Brainerd, MN, won $252,282, bringing his all-time World Series of Poker winnings up to $1.2 million. Lapka has been participating in World Series of Poker tournaments since 2016.
Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant hosted the World Series of Poker Circuit from July 17 to July 29, and over the course of two and a half weeks, dozens of players walked away with thousands in winnings.
- No-Limit Hold ‘Em – The Twilight; Van V.; Dallas, TX; $16,968
- Mystery Bounty; Garry W.; Denton, TX; $24,700
- Ladies Event; Gloria D.; Pearland, TX; $6,335
- The Gargantuan; Michael B.; Flower Mound, TX; $68,326
- No-Limit Hold ‘Em – 6-Handed; Rachel S.; Broken Arrow, OK; $10,669
- No-Limit Hold ‘Em; Marshal D.; Denison, TX; $11,690
- Seniors Kick-Off; Gregory K.; Durant, OK; $10,619
The World Series of Poker Circuit will be back in Durant October 30 to November 11 where players of all levels can test their skills against top-notch competitors from across the country.