3-Bet: Christina Gollins, Christopher Cochran & Pamela Belote Win Live Titles

The poker world is buzzing with excitement! We bring you the latest from the WSOP Circuit Commerce Casino, and dual WSOP Circuit blowout in Caesars Southern Indiana. Let’s dive into the thrilling outcomes and unveil the champions who rose to the top.

Christina Gollins (cover image – left) from Henderson triumphed in the WSOPC Event #1: $600 The Housewarming No-Limit Hold’em at Commerce Casino, Los Angeles. Outlasting a field of 1,483 opponents, Gollins secured the WSOPC ring, $105,444 payout, and entry into the WSOP Tournament of Champions Event. Weiqiang Zhao from Garden Grove finished as the runner-up, earning $70,272.

Christopher Cochran (cover image – centre) from Ringgold, GA, claimed victory in the WSOPC Caesars Southern Indiana Event #11: $1,700 Main Event. Dominating a field of 301 entrants, Cochran clinched the WSOPC ring along with a decent payout of $101,269. Ohio’s Dan Hummer walked home with $62,589 for his runner-up finish.

Oklahoma’s Pamela Belote (cover image – right) secured her seventh ring and a $5,781 payout by winning the WSOPC Caesars Southern Indiana Event #17: $300 Ladies Event. Outmaneuvering a field of 77 players, Belote displayed her exceptional poker prowess. Frankfurt’s Libby Wilson made a significant mark, securing a runner-up finish for $3,573.

Christina Gollins Clinches WSOPC Commerce Casino Event #1: $600 The Housewarming No-Limit Hold’em ($105,444)

Christina Gollins from Henderson triumphed at the WSOPC Event #1: $600 The Housewarming No-Limit Hold’em held at Commerce Casino, Los Angeles. She claimed the WSOPC ring along with a hefty $105,444 payout. Weiqiang Zhao from Garden Grove finished as the runner-up, pocketing $70,272.

This victory marked the largest score of Gollins’ career, escalating her total tournament earnings to $829,389, as reported in her Hendon Mob profile.

The $600 buy-in Main Event attracted 1,483 entrants, creating a prize pool of $763,745, exceeding its guarantee by $126,055, generating a 17% surplus. The top 207 players benefitted from this added value, with a min-cash of $1,219.

The final table featured ten players, with Gollins in second position holding 6,200,000 chips, trailing only Weiqiang Zhao, who had 7,506,000 chips.

Paul Chauderson was the first to be eliminated, running his into . The board didn’t help him, and he finished in tenth place. James Thoman exited in ninth place when his failed against Sun Tongguang’s c1] on a board.

Myagmarsuren Rock went all-in with but lost to Zhao’s when the board displayed , finishing eighth. Zhao continued his streak, eliminating Stephen Lardner in seventh place. Zhao’s hit two pair on the flop, while Lardner’s couldn’t improve.

Andy Phan’s couldn’t hold against Zhao’s on a board, leading to Phan’s sixth-place exit. Sun Tongguang was eliminated in fifth place when his didn’t improve against Zhao’s on a board.

Michael Ung went out in fourth place after his was bested by Zhao’s .

With three players left, Gollins opened to 700,000 with . She folded, saying, “This is going to be the best fold of my life.” John Solis called but lost when the flop came . The turn and river were and , respectively, giving Zhao a chip lead of 28 Million.

Gollins opened to 850,000 with , and Zhao called with . The flop was . Gollins bet 400,000, and Zhao called. The turn was . Gollins bet 700,000, and Zhao called. The river was . Zhao went all-in, and Gollins called, doubling up to 14,000,000 but behind Zhao’s 22,000,000.

In the final hand, Zhao went all-in for 12,000,000 with . Gollins called with . The board came , giving Gollins the win and an entry into the WSOP Tournament of Champions Event.

Final Table Results (USD)

1. Christina Gollins – $105,444
2. Weiqiang Zhao – $70,272
3. John Solis – $49,839
4. Michael Ung – $35,910
5. Sun Tongguang – $26,293
6. Andy Phan – $19,568
7. Stephen Lardner – $14,807
8. Myagmarsuren Rock – $11,395
9. James Thoman – $8,921
10. Paul Chauderson – $7,107

Christopher Cochran Triumphs WSOPC Caesars Southern Indiana Event#11: $1,700 Main Event ($101,269)

Christopher Cochran from Ringgold, GA emerged victorious in the WSOPC Caesars Southern Indiana Event#11: $1,700 Main Event, securing $101,269. With this win, Cochran achieved his career’s second ring and his second win of the year, following his February victory in Cherokee, where he earned just over $21,000. Daniel Hummer from Cincinnati, Ohio, clinched the runner-up spot despite valiant efforts, banking $62,589.

This victory marked the largest score of Cochran’s career, escalating his total tournament earnings to $237,087, according to his Hendon Mob profile.

The $1,700 buy-in Main Event drew a massive 301 entries, generating a prize pool of $456,015 – a hefty $55,685 surplus (12%) over the guarantee.

The World Series of Poker Circuit returns to Southern Indiana on Thursday!

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Starting Day 2 with the 26th largest stack out of 31 players, Cochran faced several precarious moments early in the day. However, he managed to build his stack and advance to the final table swiftly, with the final nine players being determined. Notably, the day’s chip leader, Cameron Payne, exited in seventh place, taking home $13,289.

The pace of play slowed considerably during the five-handed stage, lasting about three hours with several chip swings. Eventually, the competition narrowed down to Cochran, Dan Hummer, and Jesse Williams. Hummer, who had been the chip leader for much of the five-handed play, was seeking his first bracelet after numerous WSOP cashes. Despite Hummer’s strong performance, Cochran prevailed in heads-up play to clinch the ring in Southern Indiana.

Final Table Results (USD)

1. Christopher Cochran – $101,269
2. Dan Hummer – $62,589
3. Jesse Williams – $42,331
4. David Surges – $29,916
5. Brandt Atkins – $23,180
6. Stephen Cleghorn – $17,361
7. Cameron Payne – $13,289
8. Kenneth Hicks – $10,402
9. Tyler Shoemaker – $8,329

Pamela Belote Wins 7th Ring in WSOPC Caesars Southern Indiana Event#17: $300 Ladies Event ($5,781)

It has been a remarkable week for women in poker on the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC). Oklahoma’s Pamela Belote is one such talent who secured her seventh ring along with $5,781 payout at the WSOPC Caesars Southern Indiana Event#17: $300 Ladies Event. Libby Wilson from Frankfurt gave a tough competition, ultimately took home $3,573 for the runner-up spot.

This win marked Belote’s career tenth-best score, boosting her total tournament earnings to $182,988, as recorded on her Hendon Mob profile.

“It’s been a struggle,” she admitted post-victory. “Ever since I set my goals after I won my last one in October, they just fell off a cliff. I won three in four months and then nothing since.” Belote’s hot streak in late 2023 saw her capture three rings in just three months at Choctaw and Council Bluffs.

The WSOPC Caesars Southern Indiana stop consisted of 17 Circuit ring events that drew 77 entries for a prize pool worth $18,480. It amassed its guarantee by $4,620 surplus (25%). The top 12 finishers benefitted from this added value, with a min-cash of $454.

Belote was visibly emotional after her win, particularly since she always supports the Ladies Event at every stop, bringing gifts to the women at the final table regardless of her own placement. “I would bring my other rings for a winners’ pic with me for a while, but I started to think they were bad luck since I didn’t win when I had them with me, so I stopped bringing them. But this time I did and thought, well, if they are bad luck, so be it.”

With this victory, Belote marked her fifth WSOPC Ladies Event win, adding to her impressive collection of circuit rings. In addition to her five Ladies Event wins, she has secured two other rings in open events. Belote triumphed in WSOPC Event #12: $600 No-Limit Hold’em at WSOPC Horseshoe Council Bluffs in September 2023, earning $13,206. The following month, she claimed victory in WSOPC Event #9: $300 No-Limit Hold’em at WSOPC Choctaw, taking home $10,609.

Final Table Results (USD)

1. Pamela Belote – $5,781
2. Libby Wilson – $3,573
3. Joann Kite – $2,358
4. Kathrine Brandt – $1,621
5. Danielle Fiora – $1,163
6. Lisa Brooking – $873
7. Krenta Juday – $687
8. Karen Hodge – $568
9. Amy Houghtling – $494

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