The 1993 World Series of Poker Main Event winner, Jim Bechtel, ends 26-year drought with his second title, and father-to-be, Jorden Fox, wins his first.

With so much high-tech weaponry charging around the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino this time of year, it’s awe-inspiring to see a dreadnought like Jim Bechtel smashing through a World Series of Poker (WSOP) field.

After winning the 91-entrant Event #21: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship, Bechtel told the press pack that he doesn’t play much poker these days, a statement backed up by his Hendon Mob profile with only four live tournament victories since 1979, none since 1993, and no ITM finishes in four-years. It didn’t stop him hailing ‘taxi’ for all eight of his final table opponents in this one.

Bechtel started the final table in the middle of the crowd. Jean-Robert Bellande, who won his first bracelet last year, was in pole position, and some heavyweights were bringing up the rear, including bracelet winners Paul Volpe, Galen Hall and Prahlad Friedman. Praise should also go to Ajay Chabra who made the Championship final after finishing runner-up to Yuval Bronshtein in the baby version.