2011 World Series of Poker

Event #55: $50,000 Poker Player's Championship
Day: 5
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Event Info

2011 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k♣q♣
Prize
$1,720,328
Event Info
Buy-in
$50,000
Prize Pool
$6,144,000
Entries
128
Level Info
Level
27
Blinds
60,000 / 120,000
Ante
30,000

The Comeback Kid

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Brian Rast comes back from a massive chip deficit to defeat Phil Hellmuth and claim the $50K Players Championship bracelet.

Brian Rast shows off his new bracelet.Brian Rast shakes Phil Hellmuth's hand.Brian Rast is picked up off the ground by Antonio Esfandiari.Brian Rast lets out a yellBrian Rast starts to celebrate.Brian Rast senses a victory.Brian Rast celebrates with his supporters after his first double up.A dejected Phil HellmuthA wide view of the ESPN Final Table set.Heads Up: Brian Rast and Phil HellmuthBrian Rast poses with The Chip Reese Memorial Trophy after winning event 55, The Players Championship.Brian Rast is the bracelet winner in event 55, The Players' Championship.Minh Ly out in 3rd place.Owais Ahmed eliminated in 4th place.Phil Hellmuth pumps a fist after winning a pot.Owais AhmedPhil HellmuthPhil Hellmuth is frustrated with Brian Rast.Brian Rast, left, and Phil Hellmuth, right.A view of the ESPN final table