Sandeep Pulusani Finishes in First Place ($277,949)

No-Limit Hold'em

Just one hand after doubling up Esther Taylor, Sandeep Pulusani found himself again playing a pot that if he won, would deliver him his second career WSOP bracelet. Taylor had moved all in from the small blind and Pulusani had made the call

Esther Taylor:
Sandeep Pulusani:

Pulusani was in good shape with his pocket pair and Taylor only having one over card. The flop was a safe one. The on the turn gave both players a straight draw, with Taylor needing a nine and Pulusani needing a queen. The hit on the river. Taylor initially celebrated thinking her top pair was good, but Pulusani was quick to point out that he had made his straight. Pulusani had won the pot, the tournament, and the coveted WSOP bracelet.