Joe McKeehen wins the 2015 WSOP Main Event
The World Series of Poker concludes with one of the most dominant final table performances in recent memory.
He came to the final table with a commanding lead, and not once did he give it up. Not since Jamie Gold in 2006 has a WSOP Main Event been won so decisively.
The 24-year-old bested a field of 6,420 to win the title and $7,683,346 - the biggest tournament prize of the year.
McKeehen was quick to point out what a trouble-free final table it was for him:
It was very smooth. Just the way the cards came out -- it wasn’t like I had many tough decisions. It was definitely easier than facing adversity, or having to come back from behind.
This year's final table was getting a reputation for being one of the slowest in WSOP history, after just 143 hands in the first two days. However, McKeehen made short work of the third and final day, dispatching of Neil Blumenfield then Joshua Beckley in just two hours.
The former Ice Cream truck worker from Philadelphia wowed everyone with his play before and after the final table (He also won a Wynn Poker Classic event during the four month break). However, he has also impressed everyone with his good-natured and respectful demeanour, and it looks like we may have another excellent Main Event champion flying the flag for poker.
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Joseph McKeehen | $7,683,346 |
| 2nd | Joshua Beckley | $4,470,896 |
| 3rd | Neil Blumenfield | $3,398,298 |
| 4th | Max Steinberg | $2,615,361 |
| 5th | Zvi Stern | $1,911,423 |
| 6th | Thomas Cannuli | $1,426,283 |
| 7th | Pierre Neuville | $1,203,293 |
| 8th | Federico Butteroni | $1,097,056 |
| 9th | Patrick Chan | $1,001,020 |
| Number of entrants: 1 (6,420) | ||
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