And I figured out what that was and now here I am' he said in reference to his recent good run of results. I saw the same guys always winning here in Thunder Valley and I thought they have to be doing something. But I am a lot better now than I used to be.
This victory gives Paredes his largest victory of his poker career so far, his previous highest score being for $78,604 as the runner up in a WSOP NLH/Omaha mix event in October. But to finally get it done at the Main Event is a huge relief and excitement'. Vegas, Reno, everywhere, except here, which doesn't make any sense because it's only an hour and half away. 'I have won a lot of tournaments but I have never won one here. Victor Paredes of Modesto, CA, emerged as the winner to earn his first ring, $169,294 and to get 'get the monkey off of his back' by getting a win at what he considers his home casino. (January 24 2022) - The final day of the World Series of Poker Circuit at Thunder Valley Main Event has come to its conclusion after about nine hours of final table play.
Victor Paredes takes down $1,700 Main Event to earn his first WSOP gold ring coupled with $169,294.
