Phuong Ta Goes Wire-to-Wire to Claim the RunGood Poker Series Jacksonville Main Event Title

Phuong “Peter” Ta began the day as the chip leader. He ended it as the newest RunGood Poker Series Golden Expedition Jacksonville $1,200 Main Event champion. The nail salon owner from Bluffton, South Carolina survived a marathon final table that went past 2 a.m. before beating out Corey Major heads-up to claim the title and $71,353 top prize, the largest of his poker career. “A lot of fun. A little tired, but a lot of fun,” Ta said after his victory over the 394-entry field. “All the people are good players.