Ryan Jones wins the World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event after defeating David Williams, in heads-up action, to take the first prize of $235,804 at Harrah’s Cherokee.

Ryan Jones has booked a berth at the $2 million guaranteed World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) National Championships. The 24-year old from Burlington, North Carolina, defeated David Williams (not the David Williams) in heads-up action after entering the final table with a slight chip lead.

It’s been the greatest year in the poker career of Jones. After a few years of creating nothing but ripples, Jones first big wave came at the turn of the year when he finished fourth in a $2m guaranteed event at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Borgata Winter Open in Atlantic City. He picked up $119,582 for that finish, after proving he could wade through a huge field after 4,179 entrants signed on the dotted line.

Momentum begets momentum, and a few months later, a few hours from his hometown, he beats 786 entrants, and doubles that score.