James Mackey became the champion of the World Poker Tour Choctaw Main Event on Tuesday after defeating Benjamin Zamani in the heads-up play. On the final hand, Mackey's pair of eights held up against Zamani's pocket fives after both players went all in pre-flop.
The World Poker Tour Choctaw Main Event in Durant, Oklahoma, drew a large field of 1,175 players, which boosted the original $2 million guarantee with almost the double.
The $2 Million Guaranteed WPT Man Event begins today at Choctaw Casino Resort in Oklahoma. Players will received 30,000 chips for a buy-in of $3,500 +$200, and registration (possible to re-enter if eliminated) will remain open until the start of Day 2. A large field of players is expected to show up for this tournament, which will crown a winner on Tuesday, August 4 (televised final table).
Check back on Monday morning for a brief recap on Day 1A & 1B and Day2.
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James Mackey became the champion of the World Poker Tour Choctaw Main Event on Tuesday after defeating Benjamin Zamani in the heads-up play. On the final hand, Mackey's pair of eights held up against Zamani's pocket fives after both players went all in pre-flop. 
The $2 Million Guaranteed WPT Man Event begins today at Choctaw Casino Resort in Oklahoma. Players will received 30,000 chips for a buy-in of $3,500 +$200, and registration (possible to re-enter if eliminated) will remain open until the start of Day 2. A large field of players is expected to show up for this tournament, which will crown a winner on Tuesday, August 4 (televised final table).
