Event #69: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better drew in a total of 647 entries, generating a prizepool of $858,892.
The final ten players returned for the decisive third day at Horseshoe & Paris Las Vegas. Although Atchison wasn't considered one of the leading favorites, his disciplined performance paved the way to victory.
With this win, Atchison tripled his previous career earnings according to The Hendon Mob. On his path to triumph, he faced seasoned competitors, including three-time bracelet winner David Bach, who finished sixth, and British mixed-games specialist Adam Owen, who placed fifth.
The final showdown for the bracelet between Atchison and Daniil Fedunov lasted about 90 minutes, with Atchison initially at a significant 1:5 chip disadvantage. Despite Fedunov coming close to victory multiple times, Atchison turned the tables, sealing his triumph with a bold full house against Fedunov's flush in the final hand, marking the celebration of his first golden trophy.
Final Table Results of Event #69: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better
|
Position |
Player |
Country |
Prize |
|
1. |
Taylor Atchison |
USA |
$159,276 |
|
2. |
Daniil Fedunov |
USA |
$106,162 |
|
3. |
Daniel Geeng |
USA |
$73,068 |
|
4. |
Dave Stann |
USA |
$51,217 |
|
5. |
Adam Owen |
United Kingdom |
$36,574 |
|
6. |
David Bach |
USA |
$26,618 |
|
7. |
Jeff Myers |
USA |
$19,749 |
|
8. |
Alan Ledford |
USA |
$14,945 |
|
9. |
Kane Kalas |
USA |
$11,538 |
Source: WSOP, WSOP Live
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