Later in the same WSOP, Awada won a gold bracelet in the $5,000 seven-card stud event, defeating Marcel Lüske. Three months later, he made the final table of the World Poker Tour (WPT) third season event won by Doyle Brunson.
Subsequently, at the same WSOP, Awada emerged victorious in the $5,000 seven-card stud competition, besting Marcel Lüske. He then proceeded to make it to the final table of the World Poker Tour (WPT) third season event, which was ultimately won by Doyle Brunson.