WPT L.A. Poker Classic Final Table Set; Balakrishna Patur Leading
Mar 4, 2020
Day 5 of the Season XVIII WPT L.A. Poker Classic has come to a conclusion with Balakrishna Patur leading the final six players.
The WPT L.A. Poker Classic final table won’t conclude until Thursday, April 2, when the final six players combine to resume play at the first televised WPT final table of the season at the HyperX Esports Arena at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Although the remaining six players are all guaranteed a $185,330 payday, all eyes will be on the $1,015,000 first-place prize which includes a $15,000 buy-in into the season-ending WPT Tournament of Champions presented by Baccarat Crystal, along with having the winner’s name engraved on the WPT Champions Cup.
| Season XVIII WPT L.A. Poker Classic Final Table | ||||
| Seat | Name | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
| 1 | Scott Hempel | United States | 1,670,000 | 42 |
| 2 | James Carroll | United States | 4,125,000 | 103 |
| 3 | Matas Cimbolas | Lithuania | 4,310,000 | 108 |
| 4 | Ka Kwan Lau | Spain | 2,250,000 | 56 |
| 5 | Upeshka De Silva | United States | 930,000 | 23 |
| 6 | Balakrishna Patur | United States | 6,320,000 | 158 |
The button is on Balakrishna Patur and there is 31:22 remaining in Level 25 (20,000-40,000 and a 40,000-big blind ante).
WPT L.A. Poker Classic Final Table Payouts
1st: $1,015,000*
2nd: $600,060
3rd: $431,585
4th: $323,485
5th: $243,330
6th: $185,330
* First-prize amount includes the winner’s $15,000 buy-in into the season-ending WPT Tournament of Champions presented by Baccarat Crystal.
The final table will be held in HyperX Esports Arena at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cards will be in the air at 4 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, April 2.
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