The 2023 edition of WSOP saw an inspiring performance in Event #33: $10,000 Razz Championship, where 123 players clashed for a total prize pool of $1,143,900.
The win after four days of tough poker competition went to none other than Jerry Wong. This winning moment marked the first time that Wong seized a WSOP gold bracelet, along with a hefty $298,682 top prize.
Well-known for his exceptional performance in the 2016 WSOP Main Event, where he secured an eighth-place finish, Wong had an impressive history at the WSOP. With 11 previous WSOP final table appearances under his belt, he was a regular on the “Best Without a Bracelet” list. He had come tantalizingly close to victory several times, with two second-place finishes in recent years, a third-place finish in 2019, and two fourth-place finishes prior to that.
After his big win, a somewhat overwhelmed Wong remarked, “I’m kind of speechless.” He added, “What I want to say is hello, Frisco, and give a shout-out to all my guys in Florida.”
The Final Stretch
At the final table, Yuval Bronshtein was the first to bid farewell, with his all-in bet brought down by Talal Shakerchi. Bryce Yockey met his end at seventh place, following the live stream’s initiation with six players remaining.
John Hennigan, a poker Hall of Famer, held on until the sixth spot, finally succumbing to a queen-eight. Shakerchi, the Day 2 chip leader, exited in fifth place after Carlos Chadha outsmarted him with an ace. Fourth place was claimed by Elior Sion, who fell short against Wong’s nine-eight despite his initial seven-three-two hand.
A three-handed play that extended into the late hours saw Wong, Michael Moncek, and Chadha battling it out. Wong led the pack with 15 big bets, Moncek trailed closely with 14, while Chadha struggled with just eight.
This thrilling showdown came on an extended Day 4, with Wong managing to steadily chip away at Moncek’s stack. His tenacity eventually paid off, leading to Wong clinching his first-ever WSOP victory, and etching his name in the annals of poker history.
Final Table Results
| Result | Winner | Country | Prize |
| 1 | Jerry Wong | United States | $298,682 |
| 2 | Carlos Chadha | United States | $184,599 |
| 3 | Michael Moncek | United States | $133,177 |
| 4 | Elior Sion | United Kingdom | $97,960 |
| 5 | Talal Shakerchi | United Kingdom | $73,495 |
| 6 | John Hennigan | United States | $56,265 |
| 7 | Bryce Yockey | United States | $43,970 |
| 8 | Yuval Bronshtein | United States | $35,092 |
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