Brian Altman Wins WPT Seminole Hard Rock Tampa for $613,225

By securing himself the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa title, Brian Altman has now joined a select group of WPT hat-trick winners. With a $613,225 first price, he now also exceeded $5 million in career poker winnings.
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A total of 1165 entries to the $3500 buy-in event in Florida meant the $2 million guaranteed prize pool had been boosted to an amazing $3,728,000, with 146 players cashing.

Altman and his 5 enemies at the final had already ensured themselves of a $130k+ payday by the time they reached the official final table.
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When it came down to heads-up, Altman had a big chip lead over Gabriel Abusada, who had his finest poker moment outside of playing and cashing the WSOP Main Event in 2018.
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Abusada fought back well but eventually he found himself all-in and at risk with pocket 6s and facing Altman鈥檚 pocket jacks. The board bricked and Abusada had to settle with $408,825 for second place.
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For Altman it was a huge $613,225 payday and his third WPT title, having previously won the 2015 WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open in Hollywood, Florida and repeating that feat in 2020.
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The winner, who will have his name etched on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup for the third time, said afterwards, “This is a really special World Poker Tour title for me. I’m joining the exclusive club of three-time champions, which only a few people have done. To be among that company makes me feel really proud.”

2021 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Main Event Final Results