Congratulations to new WSOP Main event Joe Cada!
Joe aged 21, has become the youngest world champion ever to win the World Series Of Poker Main Event, in the longest heads-up battle in history, at over three hours. Cada from Shelby Township, Michigan took the $8.5 million doller first prize and the coveted WSOP bracelet made from 136 grams of white gold and contains 120 diamonds.
Cada said, "I ran really well and I never really thought this was possible. It was one of those dreams and I'm thankful it came true...I only play good when my back's against the wall."
Cada triumphed Heads-Up over Darvin Moon. Moon, a 46 year old logger from Maryland was chip leader heading in to the final table and held well throughout almost winning the tournement himself in a pivotal hand during heads up.
Moon said “I got incredible cards for eight days. No matter what I did, it seemed like it worked.” Be it luck, skill or a combination of the both, this fascinating character who won his seat at the 2009 WSOP Main Event via a $140 satellite tournament
at Wheeling Island Casino in West Virginia turned
2009WSOP winners it in to the $5.2 million dollar runners up prize.
bracelet
Runner-Up Darvin Moon
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