Gaucho Marin Gechev won the most valuable title on Monday (13) at the KSOP South America. At the tables in Balneário Camboriú (SC), the player from the neighboring state claimed the High Roller Deep Stack, a R$ 10,000 buy-in tournament. In the heads-up, he prevented Caio Ozawa from winning a second title at the event.
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In short, the High Roller Deep Stack at KSOP SA recorded 26 entries, completing its action in a single day. By becoming champion, Marin Gechev earned R$ 90,000. Champion of the Micro High Roller over the weekend, Caio Ozawa had to settle for silver this time, and a prize of R$ 58,000.
This competition won by Marin Gechev rewarded the top four finishers. Besides the champion and Ozawa, the Colombian Carlos Serrano also made the podium, pocketing R$ 37,000. Closing the ITM was the player from Ceará, Ramon Pessoa, adding another R$ 24,950 to his account.
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From R$ 600 to R$ 85,000: José Geraldo Areas’ big win
Additionally, KSOP South America also concluded other more accessible tournaments. And although the BC Experience charged only R$ 600 per buy-in, those who went far secured great winnings. The tournament had a R$ 500,000 guarantee and a structure of six Day 1s.
Best for José Geraldo Areas, the only one to overcome the entire field of 1,094 entries and become champion. For the title, the player turned the cheap entry into a prize of R$ 85,000. Completing the podium were Fernando Morales, second place for R$ 57,600; and finally, Marcos Grassi, third place for R$ 41,000.
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