Battle for the Bracelet in Tournament of Champions
The final seven players return to Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas to compete for the coveted World Series of Poker gold bracelet in Event #4: Tournament of Champions.
Wissam Gahshan brings a sizeable chip lead into the final day of action at the invitation-only event, open to players who had won a WSOP bracelet or WSOP circuit ring in the last year.
Giving chase for the $200,000 top prize are Patrick White and Brent Gregory, rounding out the top three in chips entering play on Day 4.
They are followed by Justin Hotte-Mckinnon, Hunter McClelland, Ronnie Day and Barry Schultz all looking to add the gold bracelet to their growing resume.
Final Table Seat Draw
| Seat | Name | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wissam Gahshan | United States | 5,130,000 | 51 |
| 2 | Barry Schultz | United States | 2,005,000 | 20 |
| 3 | Ronnie Day | United States | 2,300,000 | 23 |
| 4 | Justin Hotte-McKinnon | Canada | 2,700,000 | 27 |
| 5 | Patrick White | United States | 3,885,000 | 39 |
| 6 | Brent Gregory | United States | 3,400,000 | 34 |
| 7 | Hunter McClelland | United States | 2,700,000 | 27 |
All seven players are guaranteed $26,000 as play begins, with the final two players guaranteed a six-figure payday.
The action picks up with 42 minutes remaining on Level 28 and blinds at 50,000/100,000 with a 100,000 big blind ante. Play will begin at 4 p.m. local time, with cards-up live streaming coverage by PokerGO on a security delay.
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $200,000 |
| 2 | $120,000 |
| 3 | $87,000 |
| 4 | $63,000 |
| 5 | $46,000 |
| 6 | $35,000 |
| 7 | $26,000 |
Be sure to follow the action all day as the PokerNews team crowns at new WSOP champion tonight.
