2009 WSOP Champions Invitational

Tom McEvoy Awarded Inaugural Binion Cup

1983 WSOP Main Event winner Tom McEvoy took down one of the most ceremonious events in WSOP history by outlasting 19 other former champs to win the inaugural Champions Invitational. With every hand a veritable collision between former world champs, McEvoy rode a hot Day 2 to the win, for which he received the first-ever Binion Cup and a vintage, fully restored, 1970 Corvette Stingray convertible.

WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack and historic Binion family figure Jack Binion made the trophy presentation to a quiet but obviously pleased McEvoy. “This is the first time he handed me a trophy instead of money,” said McEvoy, referring to Binion, upon receiving the new Binion Cup.

Tags: Binion Cup, Tom McEvoy.

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