Russian Federation's Timofeev wins WSOP bracelet

The Russian Federation's Denis Timofeev has earned the first bracelet of his World Series of Poker career by winning Event #73 of the 2018 WSOP, $1,000 Double Stack No-Limit Hold'em (30-minute levels).

Timofeev, 31, from Perm, closed with a rush to earn bracelet gold in this event, busting his last three opponents in less than an hour's time. The $199,586 winner's payday was Timofeev's best-ever performance, and that by a wide margin: Timofeev had logged only one previous WSOP cash, that a modest payday of $619 in the “Giant” tourney last month.

Timofeev's final foe in this double-stack tourney was Spanish pro Leo Margets. Barcelona's Margets doubled up twice during the final duel to take the lead, but ultimately could not stave off Timofeev's overall strong finish. The 34-year-old Margets, who placed 27th in the 2009 WSOP Main Event, earned $123,297 here.