Shawn Daniels Wins WPT Rolling Thunder, Claiming First Title and $257,600

Eric Afriat finishes third, falling short of a record-tying fourth WPT title, as Daniels secures victory and a seat in the WPT World Championship.

Shawn Daniels triumphed at the WPT Rolling Thunder Championship, defeating Harvey Castro in a heads-up battle to win $257,600 and his first WPT title.
The tournament featured 404 entrants and a prize pool of $1,292,800, with the winner also earning a $10,400 seat in the WPT World Championship.
Eric Afriat, a three-time WPT champion, finished in third place, missing the opportunity to tie Darren Elias' record of four WPT titles.
Harvey Castro entered the final table as the chip leader but ultimately secured second place, crossing the $1 million mark in career tournament earnings.
The WPT Rolling Thunder Championship highlighted the competitive dynamics of professional poker and the significance of individual achievements on the WPT circuit.