2012 World Series of Poker

Event 61: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event
Event Info

2012 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k♦5♦
Prize
$8,531,853
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$62,021,200
Entries
6,598
Level Info
Level
42
Blinds
1,000,000 / 2,000,000
Ante
300,000
2012 WSOP Main Event Champion Greg Merson
2012 WSOP Main Event Champion Greg Merson
2012 WSOP Main Event Champion Greg Merson
2012 WSOP Main Event Champion Greg Merson
2012 WSOP Main Event Champion Greg Merson
2012 WSOP Main Event Champion Greg Merson
Greg Merson is overcome with emotion after winning the 2012 WSOP Main Event
Greg Merson is overcome with emotion after winning the 2012 WSOP Main Event
Greg Merson is overcome with emotion after winning the 2012 WSOP Main Event
Greg Merson is overcome with emotion after winning the 2012 WSOP Main Event
Greg Merson is overcome with emotion after winning the 2012 WSOP Main Event
Greg Merson is overcome with emotion after winning the 2012 WSOP Main Event
Greg Merson hugs Jesse Sylvia
Greg Merson hugs Jesse Sylvia
Greg Merson
Greg Merson
Heads Up: Greg Merson & Jesse Sylvia
Heads Up: Greg Merson & Jesse Sylvia
Heads Up: Greg Merson & Jesse Sylvia
Heads Up: Greg Merson & Jesse Sylvia
Heads Up: Greg Merson & Jesse Sylvia
Heads Up: Greg Merson & Jesse Sylvia
Heads Up: Greg Merson & Jesse Sylvia
Heads Up: Greg Merson & Jesse Sylvia
Jesse Sylvia's rooting section goes wild
Jesse Sylvia's rooting section goes wild
Jesse Sylvia is mobbed by his family and friends after a big double up to stay alive.
Jesse Sylvia is mobbed by his family and friends after a big double up to stay alive.
Jesse Sylvia and supporters react
Jesse Sylvia and supporters react
Jesse Sylvia and supporters react to seeing the river hit for "broadway" and a big double up to stay alive.
Jesse Sylvia and supporters react to seeing the river hit for "broadway" and a big double up to stay alive.
Still dejected
Still dejected
It doesn't get any better on the turn
It doesn't get any better on the turn
Jesse Sylvia and supporters appear dejected as they see the flop
Jesse Sylvia and supporters appear dejected as they see the flop
Jake Balsiger supporters root for their man
Jake Balsiger supporters root for their man
Jake Balsiger eyes tell the story. He can't believe his luck to double up.
Jake Balsiger eyes tell the story. He can't believe his luck to double up.
Jake Balsiger
Jake Balsiger
The Main Event Final Table
The Main Event Final Table
Jake Balsiger doubles up and gives the thumbs up
Jake Balsiger doubles up and gives the thumbs up
Greg Merson
Greg Merson
Jesse Sylvia
Jesse Sylvia
The Final Three: Jake Balsiger, Greg Merson, Jesse Sylvia
The Final Three: Jake Balsiger, Greg Merson, Jesse Sylvia
Jake Balsiger
Jake Balsiger
Jesse Sylvia
Jesse Sylvia
Greg Merson
Greg Merson
Phil Ivey in attendence to support Greg Merson
Phil Ivey in attendence to support Greg Merson
WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel
WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel
Some of the crowd in the Penn & Teller Theater
Some of the crowd in the Penn & Teller Theater
WSOP Main Event Final Table Three Handed
WSOP Main Event Final Table Three Handed
Main Event Final Table
Main Event Final Table
Andras Koroknai is eliminated in 6th place.
Andras Koroknai is eliminated in 6th place.
Jeremy Ausmus shakes hands with Jesse Sylvia. Ausmus was busted in 5th place by Sylvia.
Jeremy Ausmus shakes hands with Jesse Sylvia. Ausmus was busted in 5th place by Sylvia.
Russell Thomas is interviewed by Kara Scott after busting in 4th.
Russell Thomas is interviewed by Kara Scott after busting in 4th.
Jake Balsiger gets a hug from a supporter
Jake Balsiger gets a hug from a supporter
Jesse Sylvia hugs his supporters after making the final three.
Jesse Sylvia hugs his supporters after making the final three.
Russell Thomas & Jake Balsiger
Russell Thomas & Jake Balsiger
Jesse Sylvia
Jesse Sylvia
Greg Merson is the chipleader going into three-handed play
Greg Merson is the chipleader going into three-handed play
Main Event Final Table
Main Event Final Table
Jesse Sylvia
Jesse Sylvia
Main Event Final Table
Main Event Final Table
Russell Thomas
Russell Thomas
Sasquatch pays a visit to the final table.
Sasquatch pays a visit to the final table.
Michael Esposito
Michael Esposito
Andras Koroknai
Andras Koroknai
Robert Salaburu
Robert Salaburu
Steve Gee
Steve Gee
Greg Merson
Greg Merson
Jeremy Ausmus
Jeremy Ausmus
Jake Balsiger
Jake Balsiger
Dealers stack chips before the start of play.
Dealers stack chips before the start of play.
Supporters of Jesse Sylvia line up to enter the Penn & Teller Theater
Supporters of Jesse Sylvia line up to enter the Penn & Teller Theater
Supporters of Robert Salaburu enter the Penn & Teller Theater
Supporters of Robert Salaburu enter the Penn & Teller Theater
Main Event Final Table
Main Event Final Table
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
2012 WSOP Main Event Final Table Octo 9
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