Dennis "Ironman" Perry - Winner!

Here are the final results for the Grand Tuncia's WSOP Circuit Championship:

	Gioi Luong - 2nd place

Dennis moved in on the next two hands and Gioi folded. Then on hand 4, Gioi moved in and Dennis called. Gioi held pocket 6s and Dennis held pocket Kings. Board came J 7 8 Q A and The Kings hold up.

Dennis Perry finished in 1st place, earning $563,402, a $10,000 seat to the 2007 WSOP Main Event, and the gold and diamond WSOP Circuit Championship ring.

Gioi Luong finished in 2nd place, earning $290,792.

Dennis "Ironman" Perry of Williamstown, KY, is 56 years old and gets his nickname from the 32 years he spent as an ironworker. This is his first major event win.

Gioi Luong of Westminster, CA, has won over $1.5 million playing tournament poker over the last 3 years.

Finally they're back in action.

On the first hand back, Gioi, moved in and Dennis called. Gioi held pocket 3s and Dennis held A5 suited. Board came 2 K 3 K 9 and Gioi made the full boat to double up.

Still waiting. That must be some goooooood steak.

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We're still waiting for the final two players to return from their dinner at the steak house.

	Lance Allred - 3rd place

Dennis opened for 200K on the button and Lance moved all-in for 605K from the big blind. After a few seconds of thought, Dennis called, showing K8 off. Lance had the lead with KJ off and had Dennis dominated. But alas, the board came A 7 7 8 2 and the turn card gave Dennis the lead with a pair of 8s.

Lance Allred finished in 3rd place, earning $145,396.

Lance, yet another poker pro, is 37 and the reigning California State Poker Champion, usurping the role held by Ben Affleck the previous year.

The TD has declared it dinner break until 7:30pm central.

Level 19: 20K/40K with 5K antes. Play has resumed.

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	Larry Vance - 4th place

Larry raised to 100K and Dennis bumped it again to 200K, which Larry called. Flop was J Q 3 and Dennis fired 260K. Larry moved all-in and Dennis called immediately, showing T9 for the open-ended straight draw. Larry held KJ for the pair of Jacks. Last two cards were 9 8 and the river completed Dennis' straight.

Larry Vance finished in 4th place, earning $127,222.

Larry is retired and living in Torrance, CA. He won the East Coast Poker Championship at Turning Stone just a couple of months ago.

End of level and players are on break.

Dennis raised and Gioi moved all in for 229K. Dennis called, showing A T . Gioi held A 7 . Board came K 8 6 J 6 and at first the announcer said Gioi was eliminated, but then retracted that, as it was a split pot -- both players had a pair of 6s with and Ace. K and J on the board play to complete the hand.

Play has resumed. About 37 minutes left in this level.

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	Peter Martin - 5th place

Battle of the blinds. Peter (small) and Lance (big) take a flop of 7 3 5 . They get into a raising war and end up all-in. Peter, all in for 402K, held A7 off for top pair and Lance held 65 off for middle pair and the gutshot draw. Turn was 3 pairing the board. Peter was headed for a double-up unless 4 or 5 came (6 outs). Today is the day for suckouts, however, and the 4 landed on the river to complete the straight for Lance and send Peter packing. With that pot, Lance became the chip leader.

Peter Martin finished in 5th place, earning $127,222.

Peter is 30 years old and is in marketing. He has entered and cashed in three tourmaments here at this circiut event.

Players are taking a short break.

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Gioi raised to 90K and Peter moved all in. All folded and Peter showed J9 offsuit.

On the next hand, Larry moved all in and after everyone folded, he showed J9 offsuit.

Dennis opened for 110K and Gioi moved in for another 137K. Dennis called, showing A J . Gioi held K Q and needed help...which he got on the flop; 8 K 6. He picked up a second pair when a Queen came on the turn. River was a 4 and Gioi doubled up with two pair.

	Michael "the Grinder" Mizrachi - 6th place

Lance opened for 90K and then Michael made it 300K. Dennis then moved all in. Lance folded and back to Michael, who made the call, showing AK offsuit. Unfortunately for the Grinder, Dennis held pocket Aces. Board came 5 J 3 2 2 and the Aces hold up, giving Dennis the pot and the chip lead with almost 1.6 million chips.

Michael "the Grinder" Mizrachi finished in 6th place, earning $90,873.

Michael is the 2006 Card Player Player of the Year and at only 26 years of age, that is quite an accomplishment after only 4 years as a pro player.

Michael raised to 85K under the gun and all folded to Lance in the big blind, who called. Flop was 7 4 2 . Lance moved all in for 215K and after about half a minute, Michael folded.

Level 18: Blinds 15K/30K with 4K antes. Play has resumed.

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After a long dry spell, we finally got some action. Dennis raised to 55K under the gun and then Peter moved all in from the button for 319K. Michael (big blind) thought for a couple of minutes, then called. Dennis mucked and Michael showed pocket Jacks. Peter held pocket Queens. Board was 2 8 4 7 2 and the Queens hold to give Peter the double-up.

On the next hand, Michael completed the small blind and Dennis raised 40K from the big. Michael called and took the flop of K 8 A . Michael lead with 50K and Dennis jacked him up another 110K. After about a minute's thought, Michael folded and Dennis took the pot.

End of level and players are taking a break.

	Matt Dean - 7th place

Matt moved all in for 68K under the gun and Lance moved all in over the top. The rest all got out of the way. Matt showed T 9 and Lance held pocket Queens and the lead. Board came 5 T 2 2 7 and Lance's Queens hold up, sending Matt to the rail.

Matt Dean finished in 7th place, earning $72,698.

Matt is a 27 year old poker pro who is best known for his appearance at the final table of the 2004 WSOP with Greg Raymer. Matt finished 7th then and has repeated that finish today.

Play has resumed.

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Matt raised to 56K and Larry popped it again another 120K. Back to Matt, who moved all-in. Larry called all-in for 348K,(as Matt had him covered) showing pocket Kings. Matt held AK off. Board came 4 6 7 Q T and Larry's Kings hold up and he doubled up. Matt was crippled to about 20K.

On the next hand, Matt put his last 19K chips in and it was 5 callers to the flop trying to bust the short stack. Flop was 6 5 5 . Michael bet 30K and all others folded giving him the side pot. Matt showed K6 and Michael held Q6 and was out-kicked. Last two cards were 9 4 and Matt takes the main pot and quintupled-up.

Players are taking a mid-level break, so the clock has stopped with about 49 minutes left at this level.

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	Andi "the Eliminator" Chang - 8th place

Andi moved all in for 233K and got called by Michael, who held A Q . Andi's pocket 6s were in the lead, but the board came 9 5 8 A 5 and with the Ace on the turn, the Grinder sent another player to the payout table.

Andi (Huang) Chang finished in 8th place, earning $54,524.

Andi is a 22 year old poker player, nicknamed "the Eliminator". He cashed twice at the 2006 WSOP and says his inspiration comes from his brother, who passed away a couple of years ago.

Michael raised to 46K and Matt moved all in for 175K total. Michael thought for about 20 seconds, then called, showing KQ off. Matt held A5 off and the lead, but the flop brought bad news: 7 3 Q. Michael took the lead with a pair of Queens. Turn was a 2 giving Matt more outs. He needed an Ace for a bigger pair or a 4 to make a wheel (7 outs). River was the A and Matt made the overpair to survive and double up.

Michael raised to 46K and got called by Gioi in the small blind. Flop was 7 7 K and Gioi lead with 50K. Michael folded.

End of level and play continues.

Level 17: Blinds 10K/20K with 3K antes.

Lance moved his last 124K all-in and all folded to Dennis in the big blind. After about a minute of thought, Dennis called, showing K 9 . Lance was ahead with A 8 . Flop was A 8 4 giving Lance 2 pair and a huge lead. Dennis needed running Kings to bust Lance. Turn was the K , which sent a chill through the crowd. Would we see another big suckout? But no, the river was the 6 and Lance doubled up to about 265K.

	Elvin Simpson - 9th place

Michael raised to 45K up front and Elvin jacked it up another 80K two off the button. Michael called. Flop was K 3 6 . Michael bet enough to put Elvin all in. After a few moments thought, Elvin called, showing pocket 9s. Michael held pocket 4s and was trailing, needing a 4. Turn was the 7 which gave Michael a gutshot and more outs, now needing a 4 or a 5 (6 outs). River was the 4 , giving Michael the set and the suckout.

Elvin Simpson finished in 9th place, earning $36,349.

Elvin is a 26 year old poker pro from Downers Grove, IL. He's won four tournaments at the Majestic Star Casino in the last 6 months and placed 5th in the Heartland Poker Tour Championship He says he is blessed with a wonderful family and made it this far only by the good grace of God.

We have 24:31 remaining in level 16 with 8K/16K blinds with 2K antes. Cards are in the air.

Players are unbagging their chips, then they will do player introductions. There is a full house of spectators for this final table.

Cards will be in the air shortly.

Here's a message from Andi Chang, to all his friends and family: "Thank you all for your love and support!"

The final table of the Grand WSOP Circuit Championship Event will begin shortly after 1pm central time. Here's the final table lineup, by seat:

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