Event 5: Justin Zacks - 1st Place

PLO ($300 + $50, 1 re-entry)

Justin Zacks - 1st Place - $6,518

We have an Event 5 Pot Limit Omaha - High winner and his name is Justin Zacks, a finance specialist in NY.

Congratulations to Justin who outlasted a field of 64 players to take home the trophy and $6,518.

The day started at noon but Justin didn't show up until 12:40pm. Not on purpose, just took longer to get to Borgata Hotel & Spa then he thought.

A key hand early on came when Justin busted out a player who flopped a straight. Justin turned a full-house and garnered a ton of chips.

He was second in chips with 18 players left when tables condensed and he tangled with the chip leader. Justin flopped a set while the chip leader represented a straight. Justin looked him up correctly.

That dance led to Justin taking over the chip lead and really never looking back.

His friend and poker bro Gordon Eng offered moral support once Justin made the final table.

"I like to play mix, stud, pot limit when I get bored with No Limit," said Justin.

I asked Justin what he was gonna do with the money and he replied, "probably play higher tournaments".

You could see that other players at the table knew Justin to be a good player, showing fear and respect.