Michael Clark from WMC-TV Wins World Series of Poker Media Tournament at Horseshoe Tunica

Clark Chooses Tunica Humane Society to Receive $1,000 Donation

TUNICA, Miss., January 18, 2015 – Congratulations to WMC-TV’s Michael Clark for winning the 2015 World Series of Poker Media Tournament and beating out 33 other members of the local media.  As the winner, Clark receives $1,000 to be donated to his favorite charity, the Tunica Humane Society.

World Series of Poker Media Tournament 2015 Standings

                       

1st       Michael Clark              WMC-TV

2nd      Randy Adams             WHBQ Fox 13

3rd       Mo Better                    Flinn Broadcasting

4th       Eli Savoie                    Sports 56

5th       Frank Gilbert               I Heart Media

6th       Nick Burchett             WHBQ Fox 13

7th       Jeffrey Goldberg         Contemporary Media

8th       Janice Broach              WMC-TV

9th       CJ Hurt                       Cerrito Live

10th     Patrick McGinnis        WKNO-TV & FM

The World Series of Poker Circuit returns to Tunica this season with a new home. For the first time in the tour’s history, the Horseshoe Tunica will host a Circuit event.

Horseshoe Tunica has been part of poker history since it opened its doors. It was originally founded by Jack Binion, a member of the Poker Hall of Fame and son of WSOP founder Benny Binion. Now, the Horseshoe becomes part of the WSOP Circuit as well.

The Circuit stop will run from January 22 to February 2, and tournaments will be held in Bluesville, the Horseshoe’s concert venue. The schedule features 12 official WSOP Circuit events. The winner of each will receive a WSOP Circuit gold ring and points on the Circuit Leaderboard. The winner of the $1,675 Main Event (Jan. 30-Feb.2) will also earn a free entry into the 2015 WSOP National Championship.

One additional seat in the National Championship is up for grabs. The top point-earner throughout the 12 events earns the title of Casino Champion and will join the Main Event winner at the National Championship.

There will also be a full schedule of non-ring events, including a $250 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament, a $250 H.O.R.S.E. event, a $250 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo event, and nightly $135 tournaments.

Several nearby hotels are offering discounted rates to players. Reserve your room at America’s Best Value Inn Tunica Resort (use code ABVI World Poker) or Best Western Tunica Resort (code BW World Poker).

A full schedule for the WSOP Circuit is available on WSOP.com.