Scott Stewart Reigns Supreme at the 2024 WPT World Championship at the Wynn Las Vegas, Bagging a Whopping $2.56 Million

Scott Stewart (cover image) has officially etched his name into poker history as the latest champion of the 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas! Walking away with a life-changing payday of $2,563,900, Stewart’s victory also earned him a coveted seat in next year’s championship and a prestigious spot in the World Poker Tour Champions Club.

Scott Stewart (@YaBoyStu) is your Season 22 @WPT WORLD CHAMPION! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

He takes home the title and $2,563,900 including a seat to the 2025 @WPT World Championship @WynnLasVegas @WynnPoker!

Congratulations to our newest @WPT World Champion! pic.twitter.com/DEQVNXjrjX

— World Poker Tour (@WPT) December 22, 2024

“No plans for the money, but plans to have some fun—and I can’t be more excited,” shared an elated Stewart post-win. “I’ve got the best friends in the world… A lot of them came out. Shout out to you guys—you’re the best. We like to have fun in everything we do. Today, we had a little extra fun, and it was worth it!”

Hailing from Lakewood, California, Stewart isn’t new to the poker limelight. The six-time WSOP Circuit ring winner now boasts over $5.54 Million in live tournament earnings, solidifying his position as one of the game’s elite.

Record-Breaking Action at the Wynn

The $10,400 buy-in tournament saw 2,392 entries flood the tables, creating a jaw-dropping prize pool of $23,441,600. A total of 299 players cashed, with payouts starting at $19,600, making this year’s event one of the most memorable in WPT history.

WPT CEO Adam Pliska expressed his gratitude: “A huge thank you to all the players and Wynn staff who made this year’s WPT World Championship truly unforgettable. The competition was fierce, and we congratulate Scott on his phenomenal win and place in WPT history.”

Star-Studded Cashes

This year’s championship drew some of poker’s biggest names, with many securing solid finishes, including 2024 WPT Prime Slovakia Champion Fabian Gumz (12th for $255,000), WPT Big One for One Drop Champion Mikita Badziakouski (19th for $176,000), 2021 GPI Female Player of the Year Nadya Magnus (63rd for $59,000), WPT Champions Michael Wang (88th for $42,000), Robert Mizrachi (94th for $42,000), and David “ODB” Baker (104th for $35,500), 2023 WPT Prime Championship winner Calvin Anderson (122nd for $29,500), three-time WPT Champion Chino Rheem (194th for $21,600), and more.

Final Table Drama and Big Money Deals

The televised six-handed final table guaranteed every player at least $600,000, and the action was electrifying. A three-way deal during the final stages equalized the top payouts, but Stewart’s dominance ensured his name was etched on the trophy.

The thrilling final table was formed after Mykhailo Lendel exited in seventh place for $515,000.

You can watch the complete final table livestream right here.

Final Table Chip Counts

1. Edward Pak – 66,200,000 (83 BBs)
2. Chris Moorman – 60,800,000 (76 BBs)
3. Scott Stewart – 40,800,000 (51 BBs)
4. Christian Roberts – 28,600,000 (36 BBs)
5. Robert Sherwood – 25,600,000 (32 BBs)
6. Ryan Yu – 17,200,000 (22 BBs)

Final Table Recap

The fireworks at the final table ignited early, with eliminations coming fast and furious. The first casualty of the night came on just the fourth hand. Christian Roberts’ ran straight into Scott Stewart’s . While Roberts managed to spike a Queen on the river, it was too little, too late to topple Stewart’s pocket rockets, leading to Roberts’ sixth-place exit.

The very next hand claimed another victim. Ryan Yu’s squared off against Eddie Pak’s , which rivered a stunning penthouse on the board and Yu departed in fifth place.

The action didn’t let up as Chris Moorman fell next. Holding , Moorman looked strong until Pak’s turned a full house on the board. Moorman, who matched his fourth-place finish from last year, bowed out with the first seven-figure paycheck of the final table.

With three players left standing, a deal was reached to level the payouts for the top three finishers. The original payouts looked like this:

• 1st: $3,138,900
• 2nd: $2,075,000
• 3rd: $1,550,000

The revised payouts were adjusted as follows:

• 1st: $2,563,900
• 2nd: $2,200,000
• 3rd: $2,000,000

After 59 hands of three-handed play, Eddie Pak’s tournament life came to an end. His couldn’t withstand Stewart’s , which rivered a full house on a board and Pak walked out in third place.

The stage was set for an epic heads-up duel between Scott Stewart and Rob Sherwood. Stewart entered the showdown with a commanding chip lead of 161.30 million to Sherwood’s 77.90 million.

What followed was a grueling four-hour battle over more than 100 hands. Both players traded blows, showcasing their skill and determination. But in the end, it was Stewart who prevailed.

On the final hand, Stewart moved all-in with , and Sherwood, holding , agonized before making the call for his remaining 13.60 million. The board ran out , giving Stewart two pairs to seal the victory.

Final Table Results (USD)

1. Scott Stewart – $2,563,900**
2. Rob Sherwood – $2,200,000*
3. Eddie Pak – $2,000,000*
4. Chris Moorman – $1,150,000
5. Ryan Yu – $875,000
6. Christian Roberts – $665,000

*denotes a three-way deal

**includes the winner’s $10,400 entry into next year’s WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas in 2025

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