Andrew Lichtenberger’s 36th birthday was one to remember, as he bested a field of 85 entries to win Event #5 for $204,000.

Lichtenberger came into the final table fourth in chips and held steady while players busted around him. No double-ups were needed for him as he gradually chipped up throughout. It wasn’t until three players remained that Lichtenberger scored his first knockout, getting it in with pocket threes against Daniel Lazrus’ pocket sixes. A three found the flop and the stage was set for heads-up play.

Beginning with more than a 2-to-1 chip lead against Brian Kim, it wasn’t long before the cards were on their backs. Lichtenberger was behind again, this time with ace-six against Kim’s ace-queen, but the birthday rungood was real as Lichtenberger paired his six on the turn to close it out.