Weber Takes Down Event #4
Level 9
: 400/800, 100 ante
24-year-old Matthew Weber of Sacramento, California outlasted 359 players in Event #54 $345 No-Limit Hold��em to capture the $23,719 first-place prize. He eliminated poker veteran ��Captain�� Tom Franklin in eighth place when his pocket tens held against the 
of Franklin. Weber also eliminated Richard Ricardo, Jesse Jackson, and Steve Melton on his way to victory; in fact, Weber eliminated seven of his eight opponents at the final table. A remarkable feat indeed.
WSOP Circuit Harrah��s Tunica Ring Event #4 No Limit Hold��em
| Buy-in | Entrants | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|
| $300+$45 | 359 | $104,469 |
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Weber | Sacramento, CA | $23,719 |
| 2 | Steven Williams | Little Rock, AR | $14,662 |
| 3 | Steven Melton | Noble, OK | $10,697 |
| 4 | William Buckmaster | Atlanta, GA | $7,934 |
| 5 | Jesse Jackson | Cathage, NC | $5,977 |
| 6 | George Perkins | Kennesaw, GA | $4,571 |
| 7 | Richard Ricardo | NA | $3,547 |
| 8 | Tom Franklin | Gulfport, MS | $2,792 |
| 9 | Brandon Horton | Anderson, SC | $2,229 |