Tyler Patterson Seeking Second Straight WPT bestbet Bounty Scramble Title

One year ago, Tyler Patterson collected the biggest score of a $2 million live poker career, winning $375,270 and a World Poker Tour title at WPT bestbet Bounty Scramble in Jacksonville, Fla.

Now, he’s got a shot to be the first player in the long and prestigious history of the WPT to win the same event twice in a row. After three days of play, the Washington native has punched a ticket to the televised final table of six, where he will be fourth in chips when the event resumes Tuesday afternoon.

Sam Panzica has a narrow chip lead over Richard Malone Jr.

Final Table Counts and Seats

The tournament drew 379 players for the $5,000 event, which also features a number of $2,500 bounties on the heads of specially selected players, including Patterson himself. The money bubble burst in the middle of Day 2, according to the live updates, with Matt Stout walking away empty-handed.

The day ended with 25 players left and another former WPT bestbet Bounty Scramble champ, Noah Schwartz, in the lead. In the meantime, Ian O’Hara, …

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