Paredes and Anaya were joined at the final table by 2007 WSOP Main Event champion Jerry Yang, who entered the final day of play as chip leader but ultimately fell in fourth place. Paredes added that he is happy to “get the monkey off of his back” by winning his first WSOP ring at his home casino. But to finally get it done at the Main Event is a huge relief and excitement.” “Vegas, Reno, everywhere, except here, which doesn’t make any sense because it’s only an hour and a half away.
“I have won a lot of tournaments but I have never won one here,” the Californian said after his Thunder Valley victory. Instead, Paredes earned a payday of $78,604. It’s been a good few months for Paredes, who in October finished second Event #50: Mixed No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack 8-Handed at the 2021 World Series of Poker after being denied his maiden bracelet by Chicago’s Darrin Wright. Paredes, who now has $317,102 in WSOP earnings to his name, secured the victory by defeating heads-up opponent Garrett Anaya, who earned a $104,629 payday for his runner-up finish and first live tournament poker result. Home Court Win for Paredes Victor Paredes
