May Deep Stack Flashback: Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. Top Dog in 2017
Two years ago, this very event attracted 434 entries and saw Orlando’s Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. emerge victorious to capture the title for $49,148. At the time, Trudeau was a 23-year-old professional poker player who had taken down six events prior to his Deeper Stack victory. His seventh win moved him over $400k in lifetime tournament earnings.
Others to cash the tournament were Steve McKoy (19th - $1,345), Ory Hen (33rd - $1,194) and Almog Biton (37th - $1,085), who had won it the year before. Also earning a payout was Daren Stabinski. After a 48th-place finish in the $360 Deep Stack and a runner-up finish in the $150 Deep Stack, his 44th-place finish in the $560 Deeper Stack marked his third cash in as many events.
For more on Trudeau’s win check out the Seminole Hard Rock Poker recap here.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. | $49,148 + $1,650 Seat |
| 2 | Joseph Duchman | $30,723 |
| 3 | Nigel Murray | $27,108 |
| 4 | Bryan Emory | $15,733 |
| 5 | Victor Milian | $12,369 |
| 6 | Reinaldo Troconis | $10,308 |
| 7 | John DePersio | $8,246 |
| 8 | Lazaro Dubrocq | $6,293 |
| 9 | Bradley Ruben | $4,340 |