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WSOP 2022: Bryan Schultz Claims Maiden Bracelet In Event #18

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2022 has been going on in full swing. Event #18: $1,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em came to an end with Bryan Schultz nailing the top spot for a WSOP gold bracelet and $330,057 in prize money. 

The event recorded 2,663 entrants, who battled it out for a prize pool of $2,370,070. The top 400 players tasted a portion of the prize pool. After 15 hours of play on Day 2, Schultz nailed the title and won his maiden WSOP bracelet.

The 35-year-old Chicago native has a circuit ring to his credit, which he won at the $1,600 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event at WSOP 2011. PokerNews asked Schultz what he expected today going into Day 2, to which he answered, ”I mean, winning a bracelet seemed so far away. I didn’t even think it was possible”. When asked how it feels to win a bracelet against winning a circuit ring, he said, “This is way better.”

He was also questioned about his cool and calm demeanor to which he said, ”I was really tuned in. I feel like I was prepared, so I was ready for all the spots that came at me. I wasn’t nervous.”

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The final table was set with the top nine players sitting at their respective spots. The first to fall out was Kevin Legerski, who exited at the ninth place for $30,375. At the eighth place, Mike Holtz was shown the door for $38,874. 

Next in line was Tony Dam who cashed $50,180 at the seventh place. Robert Hofer walked away in sixth place for $65,326. Nick Palma followed at the fifth spot adding $85,761 to his bankroll. Harry Rubin and Angela Jordison made their way out of the tournament at the fourth and third spots for $1,13,532 and $1,51,544 respectively.

Finally, Schultz beat Young Sik Eum in the heads-up clash to ship the title. Eum finished at the runner-up spot and took home $203,949 for his second-place finish.

WSOP 2022 Event #18 Final Table Payouts:

1. Bryan Schultz – $330,057
2. Young Sik Eum – $203,949  
3. Angela Jordison – $151,544  
4. Harry Rubin – $113,532  
5. Nick Palma – $85,761  
6. Robert Hofer – $65,326  
7. Tony Dam – $50,180  
8. Michael Holtz – $38,874  
9. Kevin Legerski – $30,375

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