The $5K Seniors NLH tournament showcased immense interest from veteran players, with a total of 182 entries. The original $300,000 guarantee was nearly tripled, bringing the final prize pool to $846,300.
For Fishman, it was his highest career win to date, pushing him over $1 million in lifetime tournament earnings. The final table also featured two-time WSOP champion Cliff 'Johnny Bax' Josephy, who finished in fourth place.
In the final showdown, Fishman and Frenchman Michel Abecassis agreed on a deal, awarding them both $167,209.
Final Table Results of the $5,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em
|
Place |
Player |
Prize |
|
1. |
Kenneth Fishman |
$167,209 |
|
2. |
Michel Abecassis |
$167,209 |
|
3. |
Omar Saeed |
$91,629 |
|
4. |
Cliff Josephy |
$69,320 |
|
5. |
Thierry Van Den Berg |
$51,497 |
|
6. |
Rabah Ait Abdelmalek |
$38,270 |
|
7. |
Ron Fetsch |
$30,331 |
|
8. |
Daniel De Freitas Junior |
$24,703 |
|
9. |
Troy Sprungl |
$20,531 |

Source: X
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