Hoyt Corkins Wins Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em at the 2007 World Series of Poker (WSOP)

The winner of the $2,500 buy-in Six-Handed No-Limit Hold’em championship was Hoyt Corkins, who lives in Las Vegas, NV. Corkins, aged 47, is originally
Hoyt Corkins is one cool character. . .  from Alabama. This was his second WSOP gold bracelet.

Corkins won his first WSOP event back in 1992. Corkins quit the poker circuit for about eight years, but since he has returned to the poker scene, he has won and finished high in a variety of tournaments. Repeating as a WSOP winner has been an elusive prize. He finally cracked the barrier in this event and cashed for $515,065.

Corkins dominated play throughout the tournament. No player this year has demonstrated such supremacy over a three-day period. He ended the first say as the chip leader. He was the chip leader at the start of the final table. And, he never lost the chip lead throughout the five hour finale. This was Corkins tournament from start to finish.

Corkins’ nickname is “the Alabama Cowboy.” He is known and respected for his black cowboy hat, mirrored shades, and clean cut image.

Following his victory, Corkins was presented with his WSOP gold bracelet by none other than close friend, Doyle Brunson.