Mark Schmid, a poker instructor has won the $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em at the WSOP. This 31-year-old poker player, who is from Grand Rapids, Mich, has posted almost 62 training videos on website Sharkscopers.com.
Schmid played the game passionately and did not give up even after facing huge financial swing. Mark Schmid commented, “It all comes down to making the right decisions. All you are required to do is make the best decision and hope for the best.” Schmid claim first prize worth $488,283, after defeating 3,144 players. Cohen from Sydney received second prize worth $302,031. Rudnik from Johnstown claimed third prize and he received $312.747. Player who stood at fourth position is Jonathan Clancy, from Portland and took home $154,722 and Trevor Vanderveen, from Bellingham, stood fifth and won $113,297. In all the top 324 players have received the cash prizes, depending on their ranking.