It's Official... Joseph Mckeehen Captures Casino Championship
The Harrah's New Orleans stop kicked off in a big way when Joseph Mckeehen, who you may recall as the Caesars Atlantic City Main Event Champ, won his second ring in Event #1 $365 No-Limit Hold'em.
McKeehen proceeded to add a second and tenth place finish to his Harrah's New Orleans résumé, which has earned him the title of Casino Champ. Only one other player who has accomplished the feat is Jonathan Taylor, who was The Lodge Main Event Champion & Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino Champion.
Since both men won two seats into the National Championship but only need one, the two extra seats have been applied to the National Championship Leader Board, meaning instead of 60 at-large seats there are 62 up for grabs. Certainly good news for those players lingering around the bubble.