1st Howard Mann Martinsburg, WV $27,200 2nd Stevie DelBorrell Laurel, MD $13,600 3rd John Brewer Pottstown, PA $6,800 4th James Huang Ventnor, NJ $4,080 5th Karim Bevans Gaithersburg, MD $3,400 6th Jim Bucci Hollywood, MD $2,720 7th Sonny Lusha Staten Island, NY $2,040 8th Kevin Fitzpatrick Pearl River, NY $1,360 9th Carl Bleeker Warren, NJ $952 10th Barry Bindelglass Boca Raton, FL $952 11th William Gerics Manasquan, NJ $952 12th Alan Miskin Laurel, MD $952 13th Leonard Green Huntingdon Valley, PA $748 14th Charlie Townsend Dagsboro, DE $748 15th Robert Rossi Needham, MA $748 16th Denis Ethier Durham, NC $748 Tournament Report Confetti, noisemakers and party hats are in order. Howard Mann is celebrating sweet 16, yes, Mr. 16 had $1600 in chips at the dinner break...and five hours later he had all the chips! Celebration is in order for this quiet CPA, as he unwrapped 1st place in today�s Stud Event. Many vacations have been spent at poker tournaments, but this year, in addition, Howard is planning a special bowl trip to cheer on his favorite college team.Rah! Today is your party Howard, andwe at the USPC are pleased to have been the hosts. Free spirited Stevie DelBorrell had his motor runnin� as he drove full throttle into 2nd place. Owner of a couple of Harley motorcycles and a tile and marble business, Stevie also loves golf, but his pride and joy is his linebacker son, Tony. At one point, Stevie�s golf ball was taller than Howard�s chips. You can coast now Stevie, you�re in hog heaven at the USPC! Mojambo, bowana Jack?....he is just great, poised a the top of the mountain, having placed 3rd in today�s stud event. John Brewer �s trusted companion is Simba, his white german shepherd. Jack likes baseball and has four wonderful grandchildren. So Jack, puff out your chest, take a deep breath and let out a mighty roar of pride, for today you are a poker king! -Paula Geletei

2002 U.S. Poker Championship