Abraham Araya atop Ante Up Player of the Year race

Abraham Araya of Carrollton, Texas, is the first leader in the 2012 Ante Up Player of the Year race.

Araya won the $1,600 main event of the World Series of Poker Circuit event at Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Okla., and $270,380.

Araya earned 1314.78 points for the victory in the 978-player field.

Players earn Ante Up Player of the Year points for finishing in the top 10 of qualifying events. Visit Ante Up's Player of the Year page for a list of upcoming tournaments and Ante Up's Leaderboard page for player standings.