Kevin Siedenburg wins $3,653 in Pala Deep Stack poker tournament

PALA, Calif. -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Kevin Siedenberg's Ace-high straight topped Marc Pierson's Aces and Jacks in the final hand, and the San Diego player won $3,653 and first place in the Saturday, Sept. 7, Deep Stack poker tournament at Pala Casino Resort and Spa.

Pierson, of Oceanside, Calif., won $2,142 for second. In the final hand, Siedenberg held Qc7d and Pierson held the Ad7s. The flop came Ac9hJs and the turn brought the Jd. The river was the Kd.

Twelve players cashed in the $12,600 prize pool tournament that hosted 126.

Money winners included:
1. Siedenberg, San Diego: $3,653
2. Pierson, Oceanside: $2,142
3. Anonymous: $1,512
4. Anonymous: $1,008
5. Gerry Carnevali, Yorba Linda, Calif.: $945
6. Anonymous: $756
7. John Martin, Pasadena, Calif.: $662
8. Anonymous, $567
9. Kathleen Kaser, San Diego: $473
10. Glenn Pitsenbarger, Poway, Calif.: $378
11. Anonymous: $252
12. Anonymous: $252