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2010 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event # 2
Buy In: $50,000
Player’s Championship
Date: May 28 – June 1, 2010
Number of Entries: 116
Net Prize Pool: $5,568,000
First Place Prize: $1,559,046
Total Spots Paid Out: 16

Event #2 of the 2010 World Series of Poker concluded on June 1st after 5 days of play. This was the $50,000 buy-in Player’s Championship event which featured a mixed game format.

The final table consisted of three former WSOP gold bracelet winners with John Juanda (4 wins), Daniel Alaei (2 wins), and Robert Mizrachi (1 win). Final table play began eight-handed due to the mix of games played the previous four days.

The winner of Event #2 is Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi of Miramar, Florida who beat Vladimir Schmelev heads-up to win the $1,559,046 first place prize. Michael Mizrachi also received his first WSOP gold bracelet as well as the Chip Reese Memorial Trophy.

Michael was at the final table along with his older brother, WSOP gold bracelet winner Roert Mizrachi. The two of them became involved in a hand and Michael ended up busting his older brother who finished in fifth place. It should be noted that this marked the highest finish by two family members is WSOP history.

To see a complete list of results as well as a detailed tournament report for Event #2 of the 2010 WSOP, click on the link below:

2010 World Series of Poker Event #2 Player’s Championship Final Results