So I just stay cool and do what I do,” explained Crabtree. I’ve been on other tables where people try to intimidate you. I knew what he was trying to do… They try to intimidate you a lot. “I had to keep my head clear, so I just stayed focused on what I was trying to do. Aly continuously did his best to get under everyone’s skin at the Main Event final table. It was Tennessee’s Donald Crabtree who ultimately took down the momentous event, pocketing $329,828, earning his first WSOP Circuit ring, and a seat into the Tournament of Champions.Ĭrabtree was visibly in shock after the final hand was complete, especially after having to deal with an unruly player in Youseff Aly. The $1,700 Main Event attracted 1,375 entries across two starting flight, making up a record-breaking prize pool worth $2,083,125. With 13 gold rings scheduled to be rewarded in 12 days, attendance was sure to be high at one of the larger stops on the Circuit. SUCCESSFUL OPENING SERIES BREAKS HARRAH’S CHEROKEE MAIN EVENT RECORDS WITH $2M PRIZE POOLĪ total of 13 players won a seat into the Tournament of Champions with $1M guaranteedĬherokee, NC (December 7, 2021) - After an extended hiatus, the World Series of Poker Circuit came back on the scene and started at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina.
