WPT Jacksonville BestBet Open 2012 Down to Three

The WPT Jacksonville BestBet Open 2012 was down to three people last Wednesday evening:  James Calderaro, Darren Elias and Shawn Cunix. 

All three will receive a hefty six digit payout with 1st getting $400,600, 2nd getting $236,560 and 3rd getting $147,850.

Just before 8:15 pm EST:

Shawn Cunix raises from the button to 150,000, and James Calderaro (big blind) says, "I'm gonna give you one," as he folds A-2 offsuit face up. Cunix takes the blinds and antes.

Seat 1.  James Calderaro  -  4,455,000

Seat 5.  Shawn Cunix  -  1,500,000

Seat 6.  Darren Elias  -  3,625,000

James Calderaro has won $1,223,954 in live tournaments to date.   His biggest two wins were:

40th World Series of Poker 2009

Event #57 - WSOP No Limit Hold'em Championship 13th $633,022 Nov 7, 2009

41st World Series of Poker 2010

Event #38 - WSOP Pot Limit Hold'em Championship 3rd $284,845 Jun 20, 2010

Shawn Cunix has enjoyed some success with over $700,000 in live winnings to date. 

His success included the following:

Festa Al Lago Classic / WPT Season 8

WPT No Limit Hold'em Championship 6th $168,970 Oct 21, 2009

Borgata Poker Open / WPT Season 7

Event #12 - No Limit Hold'em 2nd $193,800 Sep 12, 2008 Five Star World Classic Poker Classic / WPT World Championship-Season 6

Event #3 - No Limit Hold'em 1st $127,370 Apr 4, 2008

Darren Elias of Los Angeles has won over $127,000 in live tournaments with one 1st place finish at the Southern Poker Championship in January 2011.  His biggest win was a 3rd place finish at the Season 8 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure.

- Nagesh Rath, Gambling911.com