The February Super 40’s at Orange City Poker delivered exactly what players have come to expect from the series: strong turnout, big value, and a finish worth talking about. Held on Saturday, February 7, the $300 buy-in event carried a $40,000 guaranteed prize pool, which was quickly surpassed as 223 players packed the room. By the time late registration closed, the prize pool had climbed to an impressive $55,750, setting the stage for a deep and competitive run. After a long grind through a tough field, it was Corey Zedo of Maitland, Florida, who emerged victorious and captured the title.
A Heads-Up Finish for the Highlight Reel
The turning point of heads-up play came in a hand that swung nearly the entire tournament. Corey opened to 2.5x preflop holding AK, and David Fox defended with J8. The flop came K J 3, giving both players a pair. David checked, Corey fired a half-pot continuation bet, and David called. The turn brought an 8, improving David to two pair. After another check, Corey bet three-quarters pot, prompting David to move all-in. Corey made the call with his tournament life on the line, and with roughly 90% of the chips in play, the room held its breath. The river Ace sealed it, giving Corey the winning hand and a commanding chip lead. Just one hand later, David moved all-in with K3. Corey called with A5, and the board ran out to give Corey the win and close out the tournament.
A Proven Track Record
While the February Super 40’s title marks a $12,822 standout recent result, Corey Zedo is no stranger to deep tournament runs. He has been posting strong finishes as far back as 2014, building a resume that spans more than a decade of competitive play. His biggest career cash came in 2017 at an MSPT event in Black Hawk, Colorado, and he has continued to add notable results in the years since, including a 1st place finish in a Moneymaker Bounty Event, multiple final tables, and consistent deep runs across Florida and major regional tours. The February Super 40’s once again proved why the event continues to draw big fields and memorable moments. Stay tuned for additional events and more tournament action at Orange City and Daytona Beach Poker.
