Event #10: $600 Deepstack No-Limit Hold'em attracted a total of 4,622 entries, with players vying for a share of the $2,329,488 prizepool. The final day saw 230 contenders returning to the tables, including notable names like Alex Keating and Renji Mao. But it was Galstyan who emerged in top form.
The seasoned player relied on keen observation and adaptability to his competitors' tendencies. After his win, he noted that players strictly adhering to GTO strategy can sometimes be too predictable, which he turned to his advantage.
The final heads-up against Joshua Lusby-Angvick swung in his favor. In the decisive hand, Galstyan went all-in with 9 h 6 d and Lusby-Angvick called with Q s T h. The board 8 d 2 c 2 d 9 s 9 d brought Galstyan a winning full house.
Final Table Results for Event #10: $600 Deepstack NLH
|
Place |
Player |
Country |
Prize |
|
1. |
Karapet Galstyan |
USA |
$259,829 |
|
2. |
Joshua Lusby-Angvick |
USA |
$173,067 |
|
3. |
Russell Giordano |
USA |
$128,446 |
|
4. |
Joseph Sia |
Philippines |
$96,106 |
|
5. |
Kenneth Baime |
USA |
$72,500 |
|
6. |
Luis Yepez Carmona |
Venezuela |
$55,145 |
|
7. |
Michael Wagner |
USA |
$42,295 |
|
8. |
Nelson Chew |
USA |
$32,713 |
|
9. |
Omri Zaidman |
USA |
$25,517 |
Source: WSOP
