Freddy Deeb Wins WPT Celebrity Invitational

Freddy Deeb Wins WPT Celebrity Invitational, fighting through a crowd of 433 celebrities, poker players and VIPs. The Tournament was more like a charity event, Deeb saying he will donate 50% of his winnings to the Vine Group Charity.


The final table was broadcasted on television with the following 6 players;

Seat 1: Scott Clements -- 1,170,000
Seat 2: Freddy Deeb -- 1,190,000
Seat 3: Jose "J.J." Tavares -- 1,390,000
Seat 4: Nick Gonzalez -- 1,190,000
Seat 5: Tom Hall -- 2,310,000
Seat 6: Ottavio Tassone -- 850,000

6th Place: Jose Tavares AQ lost against Gonzalez AA
5th Place: Ottavio Tassone KJ lost to Scott Clements 88
4th Place: Scott Clements A9 lost to Tom Halls A3

With 3 players left, Tom Hall flopped top pair with his QJ but Deeb flopped a set of 7s and Tom Hall gets knocked out in 3rd place. The very next hand, Nick Gonzalez pushed all-in with A6, Deeb calls with 88 and the 8s hold up knocking Nick Gonzalez out in second place nad giving the victory to Freddy Deeb. This is Deeb's second WPT title and his tournament wins exceed $6 million.

Prize Payouts:

1. Freddy Deeb - $100,000
2. Nick Gonzalez - $50,000
3. Tom Hall - $20,000
4. Scott Clements - $15,000
5. Ottavio Tassone - $10,000
6. Jose "J.J." Tavares - $5,000

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