Java Wins WSOPC, Rocco Wins California Swing

Java Captures WSOPC Bicycle Casino Title

The World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event is over at the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles. What started with 756 entries and a $1,134,000 prize pool found Nipun Java taking possession of the WSOPC gold ring and first place prize money.

Java took a massive chip lead into Day 2 with 13 players remaining, though David Chase took the chip lead to the unofficial final table on Day 3. Java was close behind, however, and proceeded to eliminate quite a few players on the way to taking a chip lead into heads-up play against Shane Schleger. Two hands later, Java took it down.

Results:

1^st place: Nipun Java ($226,785)

2^nd place: Shane Schleger ($139,820)

3^rd place: David Chase ($103,080)

4^th place: Danny Illingworth ($76,830)

5^th place: Jack Duong ($58,025)

6^th place: Bao Dao ($44,395)

7^th place: Christopher Hyden ($34,395)

8^th place: Zewdie Wondimagegnehu ($26,980)

9^th place: Javid Javani ($21,420)

Rocco Wins WPT California Swing

The World Poker Tour’s California Swing was a trip around the state, from the L.A. Poker Classic to Bay 101 Shooting Star, and finally to Thunder Valley. Points were accrued for players who hit all three WPT stops, and Michael Rocco won after finishing third at the LAPC and cashing in 21^st place at Rolling Thunder.

Rocco garnered 231 points, while Mukul Pahuja was in second with 212 points and Benjamin Zamani next with 199 points.

Rocco wins 10 nights of free accommodations at the 2015 L.A. Poker Classic, status of Shooting Star at the 2015 WPT Bay 101 Main Event, transportation between the two tournaments via private jet, and five nights of free suite stay at the 2015 Rolling Thunder along with a $500 room credit.