$2,738,407 at Legends of Poker Main Event FINAL TABLE

World Poker Tour24 minutes read

Phil Hellmuth competes in a high-stakes poker game, facing off against players like Art Papazian and DJ Alexander, ultimately losing to Art Papazian in the final hand and securing the championship. Despite Phil's strategic play and significant pots, Art Papazian emerges victorious and expresses joy and gratitude for the win.

Insights

  • Art Papazian, a non-tournament player, showcases strategic prowess at the final table, leading to a championship win over seasoned competitors like Phil Hellmuth.
  • The use of a "one time" by Art Papazian in the final hand against Phil Hellmuth highlights the element of luck in poker, underscoring how a well-timed move can secure victory even against formidable opponents.

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  • Who won the championship?

    Art Papazian

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Summary

00:00

Poker Pros Clash in High-Stakes Tournament

  • Phil Hellmuth releases his hand, allowing DJ Alexander to play with an ace-jack.
  • DJ Alexander, on a hot streak, bets 440,000, successfully pushing J.C. Tran to fold.
  • Marvin Rettenmaier folds an ace-three, while J.C. Tran raises with a king-ten.
  • Adam Swann, a first-time World Poker Tour participant, calls with a jack-nine and flops second pair.
  • J.C. makes a continuation bet of 175, prompting Adam to use a time-bank chip before folding.
  • Adam expresses excitement at making the final table but ultimately folds his hand.
  • Phil Helmuth, holding a pair of queens, faces off against Adam's ace-jack, eliminating Adam from the table.
  • Marvin Rettenmaier, with a queen-ten, goes all-in and triples up with a set of threes against J.C. Tran.
  • Art Papazian goes all-in with a pair of eights, and J.C. Tran calls with ace-eight, resulting in a double-up for Art.
  • DJ Alexander shoves all-in with a queen-four of spades, winning the pot against Phil Hellmuth.

13:56

Art Papazian Wins Championship Against Phil Hellmuth

  • Players involved: Jack Deuce, Queen Six Suited, DJ (Ace Deuce of Diamonds), Art Papazian (Ace Six of Hearts), Phil Hellmuth
  • Art Papazian recognized for strategic play at the final table despite not being a tournament player
  • DJ goes all in with Ace Deuce of Diamonds, Art Papazian calls with Ace Six of Hearts
  • DJ eliminated in fourth place, Art Papazian advances
  • JC Tran goes all in with Ace and Ten, Phil Hellmuth calls with King Queen of Hearts
  • JC Tran eliminated in third place, Phil Hellmuth advances
  • Phil Hellmuth loses a significant pot to Art Papazian with a bluff, losing half his stack
  • Phil Hellmuth loses to Art Papazian in the final hand with Ace King against King Queen, Art Papazian wins the championship
  • Art Papazian uses his "one time" to secure the win against Phil Hellmuth
  • Art Papazian crowned champion, expresses joy and gratitude for the win
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