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WPT World Championship November 8, 2009

Event Winner!

David Chiu wins $3,389,140

WPT World Championship

The WPT World Championship is over and David Chiu is champion, completing an incredible comeback and a systematic dismantling of overwhelming favorite Gus Hansen. Chiu battled...

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Event Description

The World Poker Tour's sixth season is over and Steve Lipscomb couldn't have dreamed up a better climax. David Chiu has defeated Gus Hansen in a thrilling heads-up match to claim the WPT Championship at Bellagio, earning $3,389,140, a trophy, two bracelets and an entry into next year's World Championship to boot. Hansen will take home $1,714,800 and a few sleepless nights for his time. Congratulations to all who cashed!

Payout Structure

PlacePrize Money
1$3,389,140
2$1,714,800
3$923,355
4$593,645
5$395,725
6$263,815
7$237,435
8$211,050
9$184,670
10$158,290
11-15$131,910
16-20$105,525
21-30$79,145
31-40$65,955
41-50$52,765
51-100$39,570

Tournament Rules

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WPT World Championship

  • Buy-In: $25,000
  • Entrants: 545
  • Total Prize Money: $13,216,250
  • Date: Apr 19, 2008
  • Final Day Apr 25, 2008

Event Chip Leaders

Player Chip Stack
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Blind Structure2 years ago

Level Ante Blinds               
Level 1 50/100
Level 2 100/200
Level 3 25 100/200
Level 4 50 200/400
Level 5 75 300/600
Level 6 100 400/800
Level 7 100 500/1000
Level 8 200 600/1200
Level 9 200 800/1600
Level 10 300 1000/2000
Level 11 400 1500/3000
Level 12 500 2000/4000
Level 13 500 3000/6000
Level 14 1000 4000/8000
Level 15 1000 5000/10000
Level 16 2000 6000/12000
Level 17 2000 8000/16000
Level 18 3000 10000/20000
Level 19 3,000 12,000/24,000
Level 20 4,000 15,000/30,000
Level 21 5,000 20,000/40,000
Level 22 5,000 30,000/60,000
Level 23 10,000 40,000/80,000
Level 24 15,000 60,000/120,000
Level 25 15,000 80,000/160,000

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