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Evan Benton hails from a little southeast Louisiana town called Houma—also Gene D's hometown—and he grew up in a poker-playing family. Last summer, in the first WSOP tournament that he played, Evan cashed for $412,484 in Event #28, a $1,500 freezout. We caught up with Evan to talk about growing up in Houma, winning a bracelet, turning pro, getting into the world of private games, and much more.
1:00 Roundtable
27:00 Interview
By GeneD, Wild Bill, and Ben SaxtonEvan Benton hails from a little southeast Louisiana town called Houma—also Gene D's hometown—and he grew up in a poker-playing family. Last summer, in the first WSOP tournament that he played, Evan cashed for $412,484 in Event #28, a $1,500 freezout. We caught up with Evan to talk about growing up in Houma, winning a bracelet, turning pro, getting into the world of private games, and much more.
1:00 Roundtable
27:00 Interview