KANSAS NO-LIMIT POKER CHAMPIONSHIP

2008 FINAL TABLES
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NO-LIMIT TEXAS HOLDEM CHAMPION:   NO-LIMIT POKER GRAND CHAMPION:
JASON BARRETT   TONY "RIVER T" STEVENS
 
     
TEXAS HOLDEM, 1ST RUNNER-UP: Jerrod Humerickhouse TEXAS HOLDEM, 2ND RUNNER-UP: Gene Kimber  

GRAND CHAMPION, 1ST RUNNER UP: Robby Werner

GRAND CHAMPION, 2ND RUNNER UP: Sheila Gropp
 
 
 

THE KANSAS NO-LIMIT TEXAS HOLDEM CHAMPIONSHIP

  
 

2008 FINAL TABLE

  
           
 

 
 

Chris Morgan, 4th

Jerrod Humerickhouse, 2nd

Jason Barrett, Champion

"Mean Gene" Kimber, 3rd

  

       
Sheila Gropp, 6th        

Robby Werner, 5th
 

 
 

Kevin Moten, 8th

 Dan Guth, 7th Ben Heim, Tournament Dir.

Sara Blatt, 9th

  
 

TEXAS HOLDEM FINAL TABLE: PLAYER PROFILES

The Kansas No-Limit Poker Championship is the toughest and most prestigious tournament in the State. To reach the Final Table, players must effectively "beat everyone twice". Congratulations to those who met the challenge!
 
Jason Barrett, 1st Place

Jason made the Kansas City final table and won it all at the State Championship. He describes his style as "focused on long-term results... the key is knowing when you're betting on luck and when you're betting on skill. If you can eliminate as much luck as possible then the rest depends on the decisions you make."

  
Jerrad Humerickhouse, 2nd Jerrad has been playing poker for over 20 years. He hails from McLouth where he regularly plays with the likes of Kansas City Champion Doug Patterson. Playing all types of poker for over 20 years, Humerickhouse has developed a conservative game where he emphasizes "picking the right time to play... and switching gears when the hand and position are right".  
Gene Kimber, 3rd

Sitting across the table from "Mean Gene" Kimber is a throwback to the days of Johnny Moss and Pug Pearson, literally born before the game of Holdem was invented. When asked how long he's been playing poker, the Emporia Champion chuckles and says "...since I was about 4 years old..." Name any game, any stakes, and deal him in.

  
Chris Morgan, 4th

Based out of Topeka, Chris is one of the most respected players in the State. His tournament strategy is straightforward and obviously effective: "...pick the right time, and get lucky...". His favorite game is No-Limit Holdem.

 
Robby Werner, 5th A fixture on the Kansas City poker circuit, Robby's favorite game is "whatever I've playing at the moment". His trademark fearless attitude served him well at the mixed games Grand Championship, battling where into a 3-way finish with two of the State's toughest players: Tony Stevens and Sheila Gropp. Having left his mark at the State Championship, next stop for Werner is the Player of the Decade Tournament.  
Sheila Gropp, 6th Veteran Topeka player Sheila Gropp is the turnaround story of the 2008 Championship. While putting on her coat to leave she learned she was the last player to qualify for the Main Event. Not one to waste an opportunity, Sheila made BOTH final tables, finishing 6th at Holdem and 3rd in the Grand Championship, qualifying for the 2010 Player of the Decade Tournament in the process.  
Dan Guth, 7th Dan's extremely competitive nature is tempered by years of cash game and tournament experience.  "I don't worry too much about any one game", Dan says, "I just play my best and leave the rest to fate, there's always another game". And for his tremendous performance in 2008, one of those games will be the 2010 Player of the Decade Tournament.  
Kevin Moten, 8th Bingo entrepreneur and Topeka native Kevin Moten has played poker "for years" and enjoys both single-table and tournament action. He characterizes his style as "more aggressive than cautious" but can adjust to fit the circumstances. Kevin had a tremendous 2008 season and needs one more finish to qualify for the Player of the Decade.  
Sara Blatt, 9th 2008 was a tremendous year for Shawnee resident Sara Blatt. Her 2nd place finish at the Kansas City Championship and Final Table appearance here earns her a seat at the 2010 Kansas Player of the Decade Tournament. Watching Sara play, her alertness is apparent. She describes her style as "... aggressive early to build a stack then I slow down to play better hands at the right time...". Sara has a pronounced talent for reading people, saying "... I closely watch each player to determine their strengths and weaknesses. I need that knowledge when I get involved in a hand with them..."