Yakima Man Wins Over Half a Million Dollars at World Series of Poker

Read about the incredible feats of Justin Smith, who entered the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and nearly came out of it being a millionaire.

He Was Feeling Lucky That Day

Justin Smith, an aerospace quality engineer based in Yakima, has a lifelong passion for playing poker, says the World Series of Poker team, who awarded him over $550,000 in winnings. His poker beginnings started in the early 2000s after he spotted a friend of his playing poker in a casino.

Smith beat out some 16,000 competitors to make it to the $500 buy-in Colossus event, which led to his ultimate victory. The event was held Wednesday, June 10th at the Horseshoe and Paris in Las Vegas.

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The final hand that helped Smith win the World Series of Poker was:

Justin Held the Final Hand That Won It All

JUSTIN SMITH: Ace of Spades + King of Hearts + 8 of Spakes + 8 of Diamonds

MYLES GERMAN: 4 of Clubs + Jack of Hearts + 2 of Hearts + 10 of Hearts + 4 of Hearts

Smith's career earnings so far have been $609,657!

Check out Justin's ride to the top in the poker.org story.