A new champion has emerged in the world of WPT Prime poker. Last night, in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, Philip Hollederer from Germany took down the WPT Prime Amsterdam Main Event, besting a field of 1,000 entrants to claim the coveted title.
Hollederer walked away with a first-place prize of €171,952 (approximately $186,178 USD), marking the largest score of his career by far. His victory also earned him a $10,400 ticket into the 2023 WPT World Championship, providing him with the opportunity to turn his success into an even larger payday.
Before this win, Hollederer had accumulated just under $50,000 in live cashes according to Hendon Mob, making this victory a major milestone in his career.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Hollederer | Germany | $186,178 |
| 2 | Eli Fisz | Netherlands | $116,611 |
| 3 | Floris ten Cate | Netherlands | $86,085 |
| 4 | Joey Sint | N/A | $64,229 |
| 5 | Carlos Da Costa Diaz | Portugal | $48,440 |
| 6 | Stephan Van Den Verg | Netherlands | $36,931 |
| 7 | Willem Roebroek | Netherlands | $28,467 |
| 8 | Clyde Tjauw Foe | Netherlands | $22,188 |
| 9 | Vache Zakaryan | Netherlands | $17,490 |
Next Stop: WPT Prime India
The next stop on the WPT Prime tour is the WPT Prime India event, which will take place at the Deltin Royale Casino Goa from April 12-18.
Meanwhile, as the WPT team heads back from the Netherlands, the first WPT Main Tour event of Season XXI has arrived in Northern California, kicking off with a memorable opening ceremony. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting tournament.
