After three days of intense action, the final six players are set to battle it out in the WPT Rolling Thunder Main Event for the $361,660 top prize, which also includes a spot in the WPT World Championship and an engraved place on the Mike Sexton Cup. The remaining players will resume play at 12:30 pm Pacific Time, with the action being live-streamed on YouTube and Twitch with a 30-minute delay.
Final Table Lineup and Chip Counts
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1st: Alejandro Jauregui – 10,450,000 (105 big blinds)
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2nd: Tony Dunst – 7,125,000 (71 big blinds)
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3rd: Albert Tapia – 4,500,000 (45 big blinds)
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4th: Victor Paredes – 3,125,000 (31 big blinds)
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5th: Scott Eskenazi – 2,150,000 (22 big blinds)
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6th: Jeremy Joseph – 2,050,000 (21 big blinds)
Player Highlights
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Alejandro Jauregui – With a commanding lead, Jauregui brings in 105 big blinds. With nearly $300,000 in live earnings, his biggest win came in 2021 at the Sycuan Casino. He’s hoping to add this major win to his record today.
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Tony Dunst – As a WPT Ambassador and seasoned commentator, Dunst’s poker resume is strong. Despite a recent setback where he lost a key flip with pocket tens, he recovered and now sits with 71 big blinds. Dunst’s ability to close out big events makes him a serious contender for his second WPT title.
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Albert Tapia – This event is already a breakthrough for Tapia, who has previously earned just $12,443 in live poker earnings. Now, he’s locked up $73,400 for his deep run, and with 45 big blinds, he’s poised to continue his impressive performance.
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Victor Paredes – A Thunder Valley local, Paredes has earned just under $1 million in live cashes. His home-field advantage is evident, having won a WSOP Circuit Ring here last year. With 31 big blinds, Paredes is looking to leverage his familiarity with the venue and push for the win.
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Scott Eskenazi – With 15 years of experience and about $850,000 in earnings, Eskenazi hasn’t secured a first-place finish since his early career. He currently holds 22 big blinds and is aiming to create a new chapter in his poker career.
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Jeremy Joseph – As the shortest stack at 21 big blinds, Joseph faces an uphill battle. However, his $2 million in live cashes and two previous WPT final table appearances give him the experience to make a comeback and challenge for the title.
Remaining Payouts
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1st: $361,660 (plus WPT Championship entry and Mike Sexton Cup)
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2nd: $234,000
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3rd: $172,000
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4th: $128,000
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5th: $97,000
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6th: $73,400
The cards are in the air, and the final table action will begin at 12:00 pm Pacific time. A new champion will be crowned today, with the live stream available for viewers to follow the thrilling conclusion of the WPT Rolling Thunder Main Event.
