The $10K No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship is traditionally one of the most prestigious events, attracting seasoned professionals. This year, the tournament saw a total of 198 entries, pushing the prizepool to an impressive $1,841,400.
The final table was a showcase of poker mastery, featuring players like former Main Event champion John Cynn and eight-time bracelet winner Shaun Deeb, alongside Kihara.
The final day drew keen attention, particularly due to the participation of Phil Hellmuth, who was vying for his 18th career bracelet. Despite a promising start, Hellmuth finished in 9th place.
In the heads-up face-off, Kihara met David Lin in a closely contested duel that lasted about an hour. Ultimately, Kihara's experience proved decisive, marking a breakthrough moment as he claimed his second bracelet, patiently awaited since 2012.
Results of Event #17: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship
|
Place |
Player |
Country |
Winnings |
|
1. |
Naoya Kihara |
Japan |
$428,923 |
|
2. |
David Lin |
USA |
$288,711 |
|
3. |
John Cynn |
USA |
$198,302 |
|
4. |
Ryutaro Suzuki |
Japan |
$139,038 |
|
5. |
Shaun Deeb |
USA |
$99,557 |
|
6. |
Dan Shak |
USA |
$72,834 |
|
7. |
Per Hildebrand |
Sweden |
$54,467 |
|
8. |
Robert French |
USA |
$41,656 |
|
9. |
Phil Hellmuth |
USA |
$41,656 |
Source: WSOP, PokerNews
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