devils lock Erik Seidel proved once again that he’s still among the

devils lock Erik Seidel proved once again that he’s still among the best in the world after taking down the first event of the 2024 U.S. Poker Open on Tuesday in Las Vegas.The $5,100 buy-in no-limit hold’em tournament, which attracted 116 entrants to the PokerGO Studio, paid out $145,000 to its winner. Seidel, a 2010 Poker Hall of Fame inductee, finished off the win in quite the thrilling fashion. It was his second tournament victory in 2024.Seidel Continues His Poker MasteryErik SeidelSeidel entered the second and final day of play with a commanding chip lead over his five opponents. Only Eric Afriat was even close in chips, while the rest had crumbs compared to the poker legend.U.S. Poker Open Final Table ResultsPLACEPLAYERPRIZE1Erik Seidel$145,0002Eric Afriat$89,9003Dylan Linde$63,8004John Khoury$49,3005William Lamar-Boone$37,7006Justin Zaki$29,000Expand TableJustin Zaki was the first player out the door at the final table — sixth place for $29,000 — when he lost a race to Dylan Linde. Moments later, Afriat’s pocket kings sent William Lamar-Boone home in fifth place for $37,700.