The Defending Champion Arrives
Level 2
: 300/600, 0 ante
Last year, Brian Hastings won this event for his fourth WSOP bracelet when he defeated the 354-player field to capture the $233,202 first-place prize.
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Hastings | United States | $233,202 |
| 2 | Andrew Brown | United States | $144,128 |
| 3 | Tim Marsters | Australia | $97,340 |
| 4 | Jeff Madsen | United States | $67,121 |
| 5 | Lee Markholt | United States | $47,275 |
| 6 | Hye Park | United States | $34,027 |
| 7 | Dutch Boyd | United States | $25,040 |
| 8 | Bruno Fitoussi | France | $18,849 |
Hastings has just taken his seat in today's tournament to begin his bid to defend his title. Currently, Hastings is seated on a table that includes Andre Akkari, David Brookshire, and Phillip Hui.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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20,000 | |
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