Horseshoe Hammond - Event Details

 

The inaugural World Series of Poker Circuit event at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, is over and it's Chicago-born Steve Billirakis who has claimed the title. Billirakis defeated Thomas Koral in heads-up play to claim the $208,885 first prize, as well as the mantle of youngest WSOPC winner in history. Congratulations to both finalists and to the staff at the Horseshoe for putting on an amazing event!

Event Winner

Steve Billirakis

Steve Billirakis wins $208,885

Horseshoe Hammond

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Payout Structure

Place Payout
1 $208,885
2 $126,120
3 $80,796
4 $63,060
5 $49,266
6 $39,413
7 $31,530
8 $25,618
9 $21,677
10-12 $17,736
13-15 $15,765
16-18 $13,794

Blind Structure

Level Ante Blinds
Level 1 25/50
Level 2 50/100
Level 3 75/150
Level 4 100/200
Level 5 25 100/200
Level 6 25 150/300
Level 7 50 200/400
Level 8 50 300/600
Level 9 100 400/800
Level 10 100 500/1,000
Level 11 100 600/1,200
Level 12 200 800/1,600
Level 13 200 1,000/2,000
Level 14 300 1,200/2,400
Level 15 300 1,500/3,000
Level 16 400 2,000/4,000
Level 17 500 3,000/6,000
Level 18 1,000 4,000/8,000
Level 19 1,000 5,000/10,000
Level 20 1,000 6,000/12,000
Level 21 2,000 8,000/16,000
Level 22 2,000 10,000/20,000
Level 23 4,000 15,000/30,000
Level 24 5,000 20,000/40,000
Level 25 5,000 30,000/60,000
Level 26 10,000 40,000/80,000
Level 27 10,000 50,000/100,000
Level 28 10,000 60,000/120,000
Level 29 20,000 80,000/160,000
Level 30 20,000 100,000/200,000
Level 31 40,000 300,000/600,000
Level 32 50,000 500,000/1,000,000

Event Information

Event Name
Horseshoe Hammond
Venue
Horseshoe Hammond
Date
2008-10-31
Final Day
2008-11-02
Buy In
$5,000
Entrants
165
Prize Pool
$788,250
First Prize
$208,885

Event Winner

Player Prize Money
1 Steve Billirakis $208,885
2 Thomas Koral $126,120
3 Gary Leibovitz $80,796
4 Kyle Schertz $63,060
5 George Dietz $49,266

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