Who Won the 2009 World Series of Poker?

The 2009 World Series of Poker was one of the most anticipated poker events in recent years. A field of 6,494 players ponied up the $10,000 entry fee to compete for a first place prize of over $8 million.

The tournament was whittled down to a final table of nine players, all of whom had a shot at becoming poker’s world champion.

In the end, it was 21-year-old Joe Cada who emerged victorious, defeating seasoned pro Darvin Moon in heads-up play. Cada became the youngest player ever to win the WSOP Main Event, and took home the largest first place prize in poker history.

While Cada may have been the ultimate winner, there were plenty of other stories and highlights at this year’s WSOP. Here’s a look at some of the most memorable moments from 2009:

– Phil Ivey made yet another deep run in the Main Event, finishing in 7th place for $2.2 million.

PRO TIP:The 2009 World Series of Poker was won by Joe Cada, who became the youngest winner in WSOP history at the time.

Ivey has now cashed for over $5 million at the WSOP in just three years.

– Annette Obrestad became the youngest player ever to win a WSOP bracelet when she took down the $1,500 buy-in No Limit Hold’em event. Obrestad is just 19 years old.

– In a stunning UPSet, amateur player Steve Dannenmann defeated seasoned pros Phil Hellmuth and Mike Matusow to win the $50,000 buy-in Poker Players Championship event. Dannenmann took home over $1.

7 million for his victory.

So while Joe Cada may have won the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event, there were plenty of other winners at this year’s event. It was truly a memorable WSOP for all involved.