The 2019 JBT Las Vegas Main Event- Handicap Singles

champ Nathan Tang & runner-up Jared Basey

        Nathan Tang, Richmond BC, became the first international champion in Main Event history, beating Jared Basey, Albuquerque NM, to with the handicap singles division of the 2019 JBT Las Vegas Main Event, held at the South Point Bowling Plaza.

        Jadeyn Mabry and Kaylee Gee won their matches over Ian Silva and Isaac Rosa to begin the bracket style stepladder finals.  Tang stopped Mabry, and Gee escaped from Vincent Oberto in round two.  In the semifinals, Basey ended Gee's run, and Tang upset top seed Cayde Agena-Shirai to set up the finale.

        Tang stayed in control for most of the title match, and earned $2,500 for his first JBT title, while Basey earns a sizable $1,500 for the runner-up spot.

         Big thanks to the team at South Point for a great hosting job, and everyone for attending.  Over $43,000 in scholarships was earned by the sold-out field.  We hope to see everyone back for the 2020 Main Event, again December 26-30 at the Plaza!