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

• 2025 Million Dollar Heater at the Beau Rivage

27:00 Interview

• Evan Benton Goes From Poker Beginner to WSOP Bracelet Winner