"Shirley Rosario Wins Fourth Omaha Bracelet at WSOPC Las Vegas: Passion for Poker"
Hear that, poker world? Shirley Rosario, queen of Omaha Eight or Better, just took down Event #6 at the WSOP Circuit at Horseshoe Las Vegas with a whopping $15,792 purse and her fourth WSOP Circuit ring to add to the collection.
This dominating diva outlasted 121 entries and showed no mercy, demonstrating top-tier big stack play and breath-taking aggression. Her final opponent, Casey Schams, left with a respectable $10,328 runner-up prize.
When asked about her continued success in Omaha Eight or Better, Rosario kept it real. "I've been playing since the '90s. I just always did really, really well in Omaha and kind of stuck with it." She even admitted that she's not fond of No-limit Hold'em, explaining, "No-limit? I don't even like it. I'm not very good at it anymore."
The tough competition was nothing new for an experienced vet like Rosario. "My first table draw was a toughie with poker luminaries like Ari (Engel), John Breneman, and Kathy (Chang)." Despite the fiery field, Rosario came to the table with a clear goal: win ring number four.
Making this victory even sweeter? Her daughters were there to witness the triumph, with one involved gambler among them. "One of them loves gambling, so she’s seen me play before, but the other one doesn't really like it. This was the first time they were both here for a win, so that was pretty amazing."
WSOP Circuit wins aren't limited to seasoned pros like Rosario. Take Evangeline Ayed, a 20-year veteran poker dealer who captured her first ever WSOP Circuit ring in Event #1: $400 Mini Main Event. She bested a field of 1,408 entries and took home the hefty $62,005 prize.
This win meant the world to Ayed, a Las Vegas dealer who has been banned from participating in the summer World Series of Poker. But she regularly plays WSOP Circuit events, and her dedication paid off. Despite being exhausted after the win, Ayed already had big plans – a California adventure! "We're going to California! ... I got the free roll, so I'll be there."
So here's to two extraordinary victories, proving yet again that the poker world is a thrilling place for underdogs and old pros alike.
- Maybe next time, the sports-betting world will see a thrilling upset as Shirley Rosario, the queen of Omaha Eight or Better, moves to the sports arena with her casino-games expertise and competitive spirit.
- The casino-and-gambling scene could be abuzz with excitement as Casey Schams, the runner-up in Rosario's recent poker tournament, prepares to take on the 792 entries of the upcoming sports-betting event, seeking redemption and a sizable purse.
- In the midst of the crowded sports-betting arena, Rosario's daughters might just be found, one of them cheering her on, while the other watches from the sidelines, the spectacle reminding us that victories often have a profound impact on family and friends.
- Evangeline Ayed, the 20-year veteran poker dealer, has proven that one doesn't need to be a seasoned pro to make a mark in the casino-games world, as she successfully navigated the poker scene and is now gearing up to try her luck in sports-betting, heading off on a California adventure.
- At the next poker or sports-betting event, you might find Shirley Rosario and Evangeline Ayed sharing a table, their stories serving as a reminder that the thrill of competition transcends the game, and that every player, novice or veteran, has a chance to win big.
