A Career-Defining Win at the World Series of Poker Circuit
The $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em event was a featured stop on the World Series of Poker Circuit and drew 250 entries across two starting flights. The field generated a prize pool of $378,750, with payouts reaching the top 39 finishers.
Roman, who hails from Huntington, West Virginia, outlasted a competitive field to capture his second career tournament victory and his first official WSOP Circuit title.
“I’ve been playing since 2006 off and on, so I just recently came back to play,” Roman said. “I came here because it’s only three hours away from where I live … and voilà, first ring.”
Roman’s Journey Through the WSOP Circuit Main Event
Roman began the final table in the middle of the pack but quickly picked up momentum. The pace was fast from the start, with Eric Poole exiting in ninth and Aaron Gamino falling in eighth — the latter knocked out by Roman himself.
As play progressed, Roman scored a timely double-up by making Broadway against the wheel. He then helped eliminate Brian Jones in seventh, and saw Niles Lawless and Frank Covich bust in sixth and fifth, respectively.
Though Roman entered four-handed play as the short stack, he doubled again with Ace-Ten vs. Ace-Eight. Iverson Shuffer was next to go, and Roman again found himself behind when three-handed play began.
A dramatic hand turned things around: Roman’s Ace-King cracked Bradford Albrinck’s pocket kings with an ace on the flop, giving him the chip lead. He then eliminated Albrinck in third place, entering heads-up action against Trace Henderson with a commanding lead.
WSOPC Victory Sealed in One Hand
Heads-up play didn’t last long. On the decisive hand, Henderson opened with Ace-King, and Roman shoved with pocket tens. Henderson made the call, but the board ran out Q♣ 8♣ 7♥ 5♠ J♦, securing Roman’s victory in the World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event.
Henderson, a seasoned WSOPC competitor with over $1.5 million in earnings and three gold rings, took home $56,658 as the runner-up.
Final Table Results – Caesars Southern Indiana Main Event
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ulises Roman | $84,399 |
| 2nd | Trace Henderson | $56,658 |
| 3rd | Bradford Albrinck | $40,002 |
| 4th | Iverson Shuffer | $28,713 |
| 5th | Frank Covich | $21,042 |
| 6th | Niles Lawless | $15,725 |
| 7th | Brian Jones | $12,012 |
| 8th | Aaron Gamino | $9,348 |
| 9th | Eric Poole | $7,414 |
What’s Next for Ulises Roman on the World Series of Poker Circuit?
With his first WSOPC ring now secured, Roman’s confidence and momentum make him a player to watch on future World Series of Poker Circuit stops. His deep runs and resilience at the table reflect a veteran presence returning to the live scene after years away — and he’s already proven he can still compete with the best.
