Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic Winner
Along with Lane Flack who made it to the final table but ended his game leaving in sixth place with $18,515 joining him at the final table was Nick Binger who left in fourth place with $90,000.
The tournament ended when James Cornell was heads up against Kelly Samson, his hand placing him the winner at the final table. Cornell left event 1 of the Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic with the title of champion and the final prize.
The poker players and the results of the final table were:
1st place: James Cornell prize: $162,070
2nd place: Kelly Samson prize: $100,000
3rd place: Jason Potter prize: $90,000
4th place: Nick Binger prize: $90,000
5th place: Courtney Harrington prize: $26,450
6th place: Layne Flack prize: $18,515
7th place: Mike Epstein prize: $13,225
8th place: Jacob Amburgey prize: $10,580
9th place: Eric Baldwin prize: $9,260