L.A. Newcomer Tops 413-Player Field for First Circuit Ring
BALTIMORE, Md. — Christopher "Eric" Selami walked out of Baltimore a champion. The Los Angeles-based player outlasted a 413-entry field in the $1,700 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em Main Event at Horseshoe Baltimore, banking $128,100 and his first WSOP Circuit ring.
For Selami, the payday is in a different stratosphere than anything he has previously cashed for. According to The Hendon Mob, his best prior result sat just under $8,000. This score clears that mark by more than 16 times over.
Manh Nguyen finished as runner-up, earning $84,380. Jose Cayetano took third for $56,904.
The Main Event wrapped up an 18-ring WSOP Circuit stop at the Maryland property.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Christopher Selami | $128,100 |
| 2nd | Manh Nguyen | $84,380 |
| 3rd | Jose Cayetano | $56,904 |
| 4th | Patrick Pettitt | $39,310 |
| 5th | Aaron Gao | $27,834 |
| 6th | Morgan Petro | $20,213 |
| 7th | Christian Harder | $15,065 |
| 8th | Chu-Ming Wu | $11,531 |
| 9th | Austin Remmel | $9,071 |
Christian Harder bowed out in seventh place, collecting $15,065.
2026 Ring Winner Bonus
Every WSOP Circuit ring winner in 2026 receives a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package, covering entry into the 2026 WSOP Circuit Championship plus a complimentary hotel stay in the Bahamas. Selami's ring punches his ticket.
