8TH PLACE - ROHMAN VIAR - $11,942

Local man Rohman Viar parlayed his way into this weekend's Ameristar Kansas City Main Event through a $375 satellite. Viar, an investment representative by trade, came into the day with 732k in chips.

Ultimately, he was eliminated in eighth place for $11,942. Viar said he plans to use a portion of the prize money to fix the air conditioner in his car.