Event 9: Robert Wachtel Wins Championship ($5,578) In Five-Way Deal

$350 Pot Limit Omaha/8 (Re-Entry)
Level 21: 6,000/12,000

Qui Van had turned down a chop with seven players left and after his elimination in 6th place, the final five stopped play right before the 3 AM deadline making a deal. After the chop agreement was made, the chips were counted up and Robert Wachtel squeaked by Garrett Dukes and Jeff Cookson to win the Event 9 title.

In the deal, Watchel picked up the title and $5,578. Dukes finished in 2nd place for $5,531. Third place went Jeff Cookson taking home $5,467 followed by Lonnie Heimowitz in 4th winning $4,719. Brad Ruben rounded out the final five taking home $4,331.

Congratulations to our Event 9 Champion – Robert Wachtel!

Robert Wachtel - Event 9 Champion ($5,578) — Robert Wachtel – Event 9 Champion ($5,578)

Garrett Dukes - 2nd Place ($5,531) — Garrett Dukes – 2nd Place ($5,531)

Jeff Cookson - 3rd Place ($5,467) — Jeff Cookson – 3rd Place ($5,467)

Lonnie Heimowitz - 4th Place ($4,719) — Lonnie Heimowitz – 4th Place ($4,719)

Brad Ruben - 5th Place ($4,331) — Brad Ruben – 5th Place ($4,331)