TK Ketterer wins record $138K at South Dakota Poker Championship
Terry "TK" Ketterer has prevailed at the recent South Dakota State Poker Championship, defeating a strong lineup of opponents to claim first place. By the end of the tournament, he had increased his lifetime earnings by a whopping $138,000.
The Main Event of the South Dakota State Poker Championship took place at the Silverado Poker Room in Deadwood, South Dakota. It was a $1,140 buy-in event that saw many poker powerhouses clash for a share of the prize pool. The championship featured $671,000 in prizes, which set a new RPT record.
In total, 671 players clashed for this record-breaking prize, with each of them hoping to go home richer. Ketterer undeniably succeeded in this mission as he dominated the event to win $138,000. TK commanded respect during all days of the tournament, allowing him to return home as a winner boasting the Gunslinger trophy.
TK opened with a huge chip lead in the first days of the event, cementing him as a force to be reckoned with. The final clash saw him defeat Mikiyo Aoki, who took second place with $83,000 in winnings. Lance Schuchard, Alan Curl, and Josh Matti rounded up the top 5 with winnings of $62,000, $46,000, and $35,000, respectively.
The $138,000 TK won marked a new career-best for the player. This was also the largest prize ever awarded in RTP history.
Silverado Poker Room thanked the players who took part in the event, saying that it wouldn't have been possible without them.
