The third installment of the WSOP Colossus kicks off on Friday. A year ago, for Ben Keeline, a WSOP Colossus II bracelet seemed unlikely for the 31-year-old rounder. The ups and downs of trying to scratch out a living playing cards had taken its toll and he rolled into Vegas with a small bankroll, but big dreams.
Only days later, his future changed forever. Just before midnight on June 7, 2016, Keeline was locked in heads-up battle in one of the biggest tournaments in history. He went on to take down the title and topped a field with a staggering number of entries, 21,613.