A total of 359 players registered for Event #6: $1,500 Seven Card Stud, creating a prizepool of $476,572. The top 54 players took home a share of the winnings. The winner, 'Qibang' James Cheung, primarily a cash games player, affirmed his growing tournament prowess, labeling this victory in the technical format as the 'pinnacle' of his career so far.
The victory story becomes even more intriguing as Cheung faced five-time bracelet holder Brian Yoon in the final heads-up. Yoon was notably the first professional Cheung competed against during his WSOP debut three years ago. 'It’s an amazing feeling to play heads-up against him and win the title,' the champion shared post-tournament.
The defining moment occurred in a brief heads-up when Cheung called Yoon's all-in with a set of kings, ultimately sealing the tournament.
Results of Event #6: $1,500 Seven Card Stud
|
Place |
Player |
Country |
Winnings |
|
1. |
James Cheung |
United Kingdom |
$103,185 |
|
2. |
Brian Yoon |
USA |
$67,771 |
|
3. |
Gregory Josephson |
USA |
$45,570 |
|
4. |
Thomas Savitsky |
USA |
$31,380 |
|
5. |
Bradley Jansen |
USA |
$22,141 |
|
6. |
Jonathan Glendinning |
USA |
$16,017 |
|
7. |
Korey Simeone |
USA |
$11,888 |
|
8. |
Karle Wilson |
USA |
$9,058 |
Source: WSOP Live, X
