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The World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event, played at the Horseshoe Southern Indiana, has come to a close, and poker veteran Robert Castoire has been named champion. Castoire received a first-place prize of over $107k after outlasting 312 other runners over the course of four days of action, including the Day 1a and 1b starting flights.

Castoire recorded one of the most impressive final table performances of the year on his way to WSOP Circuit glory. Shortly after heads-up play began, he faced a daunting 11:1 chip deficit. Thanks to some excellent play and undoubtedly a little luck, he fought back to claim the title.

Bernard Lee looked strong during final table play, but was crippled when his A-5 suited failed to improve after he pushed all-in against Mark Smith. Smith’s 10-9 suited became a pair on the flop, and Lee hit the rail a few hands later.

David Hegen and Thang Nguyen were next to go after they were dominated by Aaron Masey and Donavan Darland, respectively. Smith’s elimination came soon after when Castoire scored a straight thanks to a 9 on the river with K-Q hole cards and a 10-J-5-7 flop.

Darland was eliminated by Aaron Masey to make the game three-handed. This lasted for several hands, with players trading the chip lead in rotating fashion until Jacob Bazely called Massey’s A-9 with J-J. A 9 on the flop wasn’t enough to save Massey, and he headed to the cage to collect his $48k for third place.

In the final hand of the tournament, Bazely held K-J of queens while Castoire held Q-10 offsuit. A flop of K-J-3 gave a significant edge to Bazely, but an ace on the turn gave Castoire the nut straight. Another 10 on the river secured Castoire’s victory. Bazely received $66k for his impressive runner-up showing.