Peter Augustine Conquers the $400 Omaha/8 $20K GTD for $7,504
The $400 Omaha/8, a $20,000 guaranteed event, attracted 86 entrants on Friday, creating a prize pool of $28,638, yet another tournament to surpass the guarantee at the Wynn Millions series.
When all was said and done, following a two-way chop, Peter Augustine, a Las Vegas local, came out victorious for $7,504. James Matz, also a local, was the runner-up and received $6,290. The top five finishers are all from the Las Vegas area, including Kathy Chang, who finished in third place for $3,709. Gary Bolden (fourth place for $2,721) and Jonathan Wirjo (fifth place for $2,040) rounded out the top five in this one-day event.
$400 Omaha/8 $20K GTD Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Augustine | Las Vegas, NV | $7,504 |
| 2 | James Matz | Henderson, NV | $6,290 |
| 3 | Kathy Chang | Las Vegas, NV | $3,709 |
| 4 | Gary Bolden | Las Vegas, NV | $2,721 |
| 5 | Jonathan Wirjo | Las Vegas, NV | $2,040 |
| 6 | James Palmer | Rohnert Park, CA | $1,591 |
| 7 | Jesper Olsen | Reno, NV | $1,274 |
| 8 | Miguel Maldonado | Nogales, AZ | $1,045 |