World Poker Open - Event Details

 

Outlasting a tough final table packed with pros, Michigan native Brett Faustman has gone the distance and taken the title, the bracelet, a $25k seat to the WPT championship and nearly $900,000!

Event Winner

Brett Faustman

Brett Faustman wins $892,413

World Poker Open

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Payout Structure

Place Payout
1 $892,413
2 $458,267
3 $241,193
4 $168,835
5 $123,008
6 $96,477
7 $72,358
8 $48,239
9 $28,943
10-12 $24,119
13-15 $19,295
16-18 $14,472
19-27 $12,060

Blind Structure

Level Ante Blinds
Level 1 50/100
Level 2 100/200
Level 3 25 100/200
Level 4 25 150/300
Level 5 50 200/400
Level 6 75 300/600
Level 7 100 400/800
Level 8 200 600/1,200
Level 9 200 800/1,600
Level 10 300 1,000/2,000
Level 11 400 1,500/3,000
Level 12 500 2,000/4,000
Level 13 1,000 3,000/6,000
Level 14 1,000 4,000/8,000
Level 15 2,000 6,000/12,000
Level 16 2,000 8,000/16,000
Level 17 3,000 10,000/20,000
Level 19 4,000 15,000/30,000
Level 20 5,000 20,000/40,000
Level 21 10,000 30,000/60,000
Level 22 10,000 40,000/80,000
Level 23 10,000 50,000/100,000
Level 24 20,000 60,000/120,000
Level 25 20,000 80,000/160,000

Event Information

Event Name
World Poker Open
Venue
Gold Strike Casino, Tunica
Date
2008-01-20
Final Day
2008-01-24
Buy In
$10,000
Entrants
259
Prize Pool
$2,411,931
First Prize
$892,413

Event Winner

Player Prize Money
1 Brett Faustman $892,413
2 Hoyt Corkins $458,267
3 Men "The Master" Nguyen $241,193
4 Frank Kassela $168,835
5 Gabe Costner $123,008

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