Overview
The Beau Rivage Poker Tournament is a major poker tournament held annually at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. The tournament is part of the World Poker Tour (WPT) and is considered one of the most prestigious poker tournaments in the world. The tournament is open to both professional and amateur players, and the prize pool is typically in the millions of dollars.
History
The Beau Rivage Poker Tournament was first held in 2005. The inaugural tournament was won by Phil Hellmuth, Jr., who defeated a field of 450 players to win the top prize of $1.5 million. The tournament has since grown in popularity, and the prize pool has increased to over $10 million. In 2017, the tournament was won by Justin Bonomo, who defeated a field of 6,683 players to win the top prize of $5.8 million.
Format
The Beau Rivage Poker Tournament is a No-Limit Hold’em tournament. The tournament begins with a series of preliminary events, with the top finishers from each event advancing to the main event. The main event is a seven-day tournament, with the final table being played on the last day.
Prize Pool
The prize pool for the Beau Rivage Poker Tournament is typically in the millions of dollars. The winner of the tournament receives the top prize, which is typically over $1 million. The remaining players in the final table also receive cash prizes.
Past Winners
The following is a list of past winners of the Beau Rivage Poker Tournament:
- 2005: Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
- 2006: Daniel Negreanu
- 2007: Michael Mizrachi
- 2008: David Williams
- 2009: Gavin Smith
- 2010: David Chiu
- 2011: Mike Sexton
- 2012: Ryan Riess
- 2013: Daniel Colman
- 2014: Joe McKeehen
- 2015: Daniel Negreanu
- 2016: John Hennigan
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2017: Justin Bonomo
Notable Players
In addition to the past winners listed above, there have been a number of other notable players who have competed in the Beau Rivage Poker Tournament. These players include Phil Ivey, Tom Dwan, Antonio Esfandiari, and Doyle Brunson.
Conclusion
The Beau Rivage Poker Tournament is one of the most prestigious poker tournaments in the world. The tournament attracts a large field of players from all over the world, and the prize pool is typically in the millions of dollars. The tournament is a great opportunity for both professional and amateur players to test their skills against the best in the world.
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