Damjan Radanov, 33, was the last man standing in the World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event at Harrah's in New Orleans taking the first prize of $174,514.
The Memphis resident managed to come out on top against a field of 554 hopefuls including four-time ring winner David Nicholson.
Radanov faced Nicholson in the heads up but ultimately sent him home in second place with $107,939.
Born in Serbia, Radanov made the move to the US nearly 10 years ago. He finished three years of law school but never pursued a career in law in America. Instead, he has played poker for the last six years.
Final table results:
1 Damjan Radanov - $174,514
2 David Nicholson - $107,939
3 Jared Ingles - $78,928
4 Hugo Perez - $58,569
5 John Lauve - $44,068
6 Tony Sanchez - $33,614
7 Tai Cao - $25,994
8 Joseph Alesna - $20,376
9 John Holley - $16,188
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