Who Won the 47th World Series of Poker?

The 47th World Series of Poker has come to an end and it was a thrilling event as always. The tournament was held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 31 to July 18, 2016.

Over 107,000 players from around the world registered for the event which had a total prize pool of over $221 million. The final table of the main event took place on October 30, 2016, with nine players competing for the grand prize of $8 million.

After several hours of intense play and some major upsets, Qui Nguyen emerged as the winner of the World Series of Poker Main Event. Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American poker player who originally hails from Saigon. He’s been playing poker professionally for more than a decade.

Nguyen’s win came as a surprise to many as he was not considered one of the favorites going into the final table. However, he played exceptionally well and dominated throughout most of the tournament.

Nguyen’s victory is particularly significant because he is one of only a few Asian players to have won the Main Event in its history. Furthermore, Nguyen’s win marks the first time since 2008 that an American player has won the Main Event.

PRO TIP:The 47th World Series of Poker was held in 2020, with Damian Salas taking home the title. Salas won $1.55 million in prize money and a coveted gold bracelet.

The final table was stacked with some tough competition including Gordon Vayo who was considered one of the favorites going into the final table. Vayo put up an impressive fight but ultimately finished in second place winning $4.66 million.

Michael Ruane finished in third place winning $2.57 million while Cliff Josephy finished in fourth place winning $1.81 million.

The World Series of Poker is one of the most prestigious events in poker and attracts top players from all around the world. This year’s event did not disappoint and provided fans with plenty of excitement and drama.

In conclusion, Qui Nguyen emerged as this year’s World Series of Poker champion after a hard-fought battle against some of the best players in the world. His win is a testament to his skill and determination, and he joins an elite group of players who have won this prestigious event.

We can’t wait to see who will be crowned champion at next year’s World Series of Poker!