David Guay Takes $271,032 Victory in WSOP Event #64: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack

As the dust settled on the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, a fresh face emerged as the new champion. David Guay, a Canadian poker player, bested the competition to seize the title in Event #64: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack Championship. This victory, attained after four grueling days of play and a thrilling final duel with John Taylor, added a WSOP bracelet and a $271,032 first-place prize to Guay’s already impressive winnings of over $1.2 million.

As the weight of his achievement sunk in, Guay was visibly moved. He indicated his anticipation of an emotional celebration, telling reporters, “I’m definitely going to be more emotional later.” He further shared his plans to share the news with his mother, a poignant moment for any champion.

Guay’s victory was made even more memorable by the energetic support he received from friends and family. His final table was surrounded by cheering well-wishers, some of whom he recognized from his early days at Playground Poker in Canada. This win, celebrated on Canada Day, was a testament to his skill and tenacity.

The event attracted a whopping 4,303 entrants on Day 1, amassing a prize pool of $2,194,530. Among them were notable poker players, such as Erik Cajelais, who narrowly missed the final table. The tournament reached its climax on Day 3, with the field whittling down to an unofficial final table following the elimination of Christian Dalder.

Subsequent eliminations were rapid, with players like David Stellmon and Paul Hindmarch making their exits. The final six players then battled it out on the main stage. This stage witnessed the elimination of Gaetan Balleur, the first to fall, followed by Romain Kowalczyk and Jonathan Fhima.

The three remaining players, Guay, Taylor, and Steven Stolzenfeld, embarked on a drawn-out battle. The chips kept changing hands until Guay landed a significant double with a nut-straight against Stolzenfeld’s trip queens. The tournament director eventually called for an overnight break.

On the final day, Guay, Taylor, and Stolzenfeld returned to the table with Taylor in the lead. As the play heated up, Guay soon sent Stolzenfeld packing, setting the stage for the final showdown. The heads-up match saw Guay starting with a significant chip lead and ended swiftly. Guay’s nine-six beat Taylor’s queen-ten, securing his victory and the coveted WSOP gold bracelet.

Final Table Results

The post David Guay Takes $271,032 Victory in WSOP Event #64: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack appeared first on iGaming.org.