Scott Stewart secures WPT World Championship victory, pocketing a grand prize of $2.5 million.
Scoring a life-changing jackpot of $2,563,900, Scott Stewart has etched his name in the history books as the victor of the *World Poker Tour World Championship* (WPTWC). On the final day, Scott waged an intense battle against a formidable final table, decked with poker heavyweights like Rob Sherwood, who took home a respectable $2.2 million as the runner-up. This monumental victory has undoubtedly rocketed Scott Stewart into the upper echelons of poker tournament legends.
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Here's the Lowdown on the WPT World Championship Final Table
- Scott Stewart: $2,563,900
- Rob Sherwood: $2,200,000
- Eddie Pak: $2,000,000
- Chris Moorman: $1,150,000
- Ryan Yu: $875,000
- Christian Roberts: $665,000
Scott Stewart: Setting the Final Table on Fire
The last day started with a bang, with Scott taking charge from the get-go. During the early hands, Scott's pocket aces had Christian Roberts pushing all-in and drawing a flush disappointingly short of its mark. Eliminated in sixth place, Roberts collected $665,000. Not long after, Scott maintained his edge, following Ryan Yu's exit. Yu's pocket nines were no match for Eddie Pak's ace-king, which ultimately transformed into a full house, sending Yu out in fifth place with $875,000.
Sherwood then scored a double-up with pocket queens against Chris Moorman's pocket sixes, giving the British contender a strong beginning. Moorman grinded away, but a lucky turn of the ten handed him a ticket out of the tournament when his pocket queens went up against Eddie Pak's pocket tens in a heartbreaking moment. Moorman ultimately placed fourth for a payday of $1,150,000, echoing his fourth-place finish from last year.
Scott Stewart's Journey Through the Final Three
The remaining contenders - Scott Stewart, Rob Sherwood, and Eddie Pak - agreed to flatten the rewards, which lowered the variance while Chris Moorman was out. Originally, first place was set to pay $3,138,000, but the change ensured a more equitable distribution of rewards for the remaining competitors. Scott kept his cool, dispatching Eddie Pak to third place. Some unfortunate fate smirked on Pak as he went all-in with a queen-high flush, only to run into Scott's full house. Pak took home a well-deserved $2 million.
The Thrilling Heads-Up Showdown
The Scott Stewart and Rob Sherwood heads-up match ran for more than five intense hours. With a 2-to-1 chip advantage, Scott extended it nearly to 7-to-1 at one point. Sherwood made a comeback, doubling up via an ace on the flop against Scott's pocket queens.
Sherwood gradually took the lead, but the game took another sudden turn. Ace-King to Scott's pocket Kings, and suddenly theInitiative was back with the American. The kings stood firm, reducing Sherwood to mere chip crumbs. Two hands later, Sherwood was down to his last chips and ultimately eliminated in second place, pocketing a cool $2.2 million.
Career Milestones for Scott Stewart
Scott Stewart's triumph at the WPTWC has marked an essential turning point in his poker career, in addition to his bankroll. Scott has now secured a place among WPTWC champions Eliot Hudon (2022) and Dan Sepiol (2023). The "Stew-S-A" chants from his supporters reverberated across the tournament hall, signaling a well-deserved celebration for Scott's outstanding triumph.
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