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Joseph HachemRIO: 2005 WORLD SERIES OF POKER
2005 World Series of Poker Main Event (No Limit Hold'em)
Buy-in: 10,000 + 0; Entries: 5619; Prizepool: $52,818,610; Date: 2005-07-11
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PLACE NAMEFROMPRIZE% OF POOL
1. Joseph HachemMelbourne, Australia $7,500,000
+ World Champion Title
14.2%
2. Steven DannenmannSevern, MD $4,250,0008.05%
3. Tex BarchMcKinney, TX $2,500,0004.73%
4. Aaron KanterLodi, $2,000,0003.79%
5. Andrew BlackDublin, Ireland $1,750,0003.31%
6. Scott LazarStudio City, CA $1,500,0002.84%
7. Daniel BergsdorfUmea, SW $1,300,0002.46%
8. Brad KoundrackiKingston, PA $1,150,0002.18%
9. Mike MatusowLas Vegas, NV $1,000,0001.89%
10. Ayhan AlsancakGothenburg, Scandinavia $600,0001.14%
11. Shawn Sheikham, $600,0001.14%
12. Conor TateBury, UK $600,0001.14%
13. Bernard LeeWayland, MA $400,0000.76%
14. Oskar SilowGotenborg, Sweden $400,0000.76%
15. Tiffany WilliamsenLondon, UK $400,0000.76%
16. Johnny HowardLexington Park, MD $350,0000.66%
17. Michael KesslerSpotsylvania, VA $350,0000.66%
18. John McGraneLondon, UK $350,0000.66%
19. Minh LyLas Vegas, NV $304,6800.58%
20. Phil Ivey, $304,6800.58%
21. Bryant KingLiberty, UK $304,6800.58%
22. Tuan VuLas Vegas, NV $304,6800.58%
23. Joe ConnorAtlanta, GA $304,6800.58%
24. Tim PhanWestminster, UK $304,6800.58%
25. Greg RaymerStonington, CT $304,6800.58%
26. Tom SartorvBuffalo, NY $304,6800.58%
27. Per HildebrandStockholm, Sweden $304,6800.58%
28. Gregory RiceBirmingham, AL $274,0900.52%
29. Russell Salzer, $274,0900.52%
30. Radu ButanLondon, UK $274,0900.52%
31. John JuandaMarina Del Rey, CA $274,0900.52%
32. Dustin WoolfLos Angeles, CA $274,0900.52%
33. Karlo Lopez, Puerto Rico $274,0900.52%
34. Bing WangJersey City, NJ $274,0900.52%
35. Steve MarxBellevue, WA $274,0900.52%
36. Francis W O'BrienTunica Resorts, MS $274,0900.52%
37. Roland IsraelashviciNew York, NY $235,3900.45%
38. Terry BurtMesa, AZ $235,3900.45%
39. Frankling CaldwellLexington, KY $235,3900.45%
40. Tony AbesamisWest Covina, CA $235,3900.45%
41. Farzad BonyadiLos Angeles, CA $235,3900.45%
42. Raymi Sanchesz ThornStockholm, Sweden $235,3900.45%
43. Adam FriedmanGahanna, OH $235,3900.45%
44. Kenna JamesLos Angeles, CA $235,3900.45%
45. Lee Watkinson, $235,3900.45%
46. David RichardsonEnglewood, CO $173,8800.33%
47. Kevin KaikkoPrinceton, NJ $173,8800.33%
48. Patrick HaydenRibs, $173,8800.33%
49. Hung LaMB, CA $173,8800.33%
50. Joe StillmanStaten Island, NY $173,8800.33%
51. Derek DixChico, CA $173,8800.33%
52. Rod Pardey Jr.Las Vegas, NV $173,8800.33%
53. Nick GibsonWindsor, UK $173,8800.33%
54. James ButtBuckley, WA $173,8800.33%
55. Mark ForresterPreston, UK $145,8750.28%
56. Larry PrughMacomb, MI $145,8750.28%
57. Yakov HirschBrooklyn, NY $145,8750.28%
58. Jarl LindholtAarhus, Denmark $145,8750.28%
59. Russ HamiltonLas Vegas, NV $145,8750.28%
60. Dani Awad, $145,8750.28%
61. Manelic MinayaTampa, FL $145,8750.28%
62. Casper ChristensenAalborg, Denmark $145,8750.28%
63. Sarah BlineyLondon, England $145,8750.28%
64. Patrick MaddenLexington, KY $124,8350.24%
65. Nicklas FlisbergStockholm, Sweden $124,8350.24%
66. Jose RodriguezPuerto Rico, $124,8350.24%
67. Richard KirschFt Lauderdale, FL $124,8350.24%
68. Joe BerryWister, OK $124,8350.24%
69. Kevin McCarthyLexington, KY $124,8350.24%
70. Thomas PniakLas Vegas, NV $124,8350.24%
71. Vadim ShlezManalapan, NJ $124,8350.24%
72. Bob LarsenMilwaukee, Wi $124,8350.24%
73. Jake MinterAlbuquerque, NM $107,9500.2%
74. Luis CalvoAventura, FL $107,9500.2%
75. Ronald WareTracy, CA $107,9500.2%
76. Jason LesterAventura, FL $107,9500.2%
77. Alexander MoralesPalm Beach Gardens, FL $107,9500.2%
78. Kelly ZoudoGlenview, IL $107,9500.2%
79. Sean DaulatManitoba, Canada $107,9500.2%
80. Terry MyersYuma, AZ $107,9500.2%
81. Shane BartholomewLondon, England $107,9500.2%
82. Jonathan KalmarChorley, UK $91,9500.17%
83. Mercello DelOnterio, Canada $91,9500.17%
84. Kevin WrightNew York, NY $91,9500.17%
85. Richard LapwoodScotland, $91,9500.17%
86. Webber KangGarland, TX $91,9500.17%
87. Gabriel WallsIndianapolis, IN $91,9500.17%
88. Jonathan LaneOsh Kosh, WI $91,9500.17%
89. Ut NguyenBellgardens, CA $91,9500.17%
90. Bryan StellwagenHuntington, NY $91,9500.17%
91. James OlsonFair Oaks, CA $77,7100.15%
92. Ernest WardGulfport, MS $77,7100.15%
93. Nick CassavantesLos Angeles, CA $77,7100.15%
94. Samir ShakhtoorMalmoe, Sweden $77,7100.15%
95. Mike WattelPhoenix, AZ $77,7100.15%
96. Joshua PragerYuba City, CA $77,7100.15%
97. Robert TurnerDowney, CA $77,7100.15%
98. Thomas DrotleffSan Mateo, CA $77,7100.15%
99. Peter HedlundStockholm, Sweden $77,7100.15%
100. Carmelo MenchellaNiagara Falls, Canada $77,7100.15%
101. Christopher ShortOrlando, FL $65,3600.12%
102. Al LaughingHogansburg, NY $65,3600.12%
103. Alejandro PachecoNewark, CA $65,3600.12%
104. Ralph PerryLas Vegas, NV $65,3600.12%
105. Joseph ChiosieMonroe, NY $65,3600.12%
106. Mark ColeGreensboro, NC $65,3600.12%
107. Christopher PodlewskiLas Vegas, NV $65,3600.12%
108. George Thomas HuberPahrump, NV $65,3600.12%
109. Matt FitzpatrickGarden City, NY $65,3600.12%
110. Gen WatanabeIchikawa, Japan $65,3600.12%
111. Joseph SimmonsPhiladelphia, PA $54,9650.1%
112. Kevin KimLos Angeles, CA $54,9650.1%
113. Espen Saltnes, $54,9650.1%
114. Louis LoLake Oswego, OR $54,9650.1%
115. Kun NanHernando, MS $54,9650.1%
116. Douglas GehringAltamonte Springs, FL $54,9650.1%
117. J.C. TranSacramento, CA $54,9650.1%
118. Stephen DeetzEleva, WI $54,9650.1%
119. Krystal NelsonRobinsonville, MS $54,9650.1%
120. Thomas ShanebergerGrand Rapids, MI $54,9650.1%
121. Paul VicaryLondon, England $54,9650.1%
122. Alexander DietrichVolklingen, Germany $54,9650.1%
123. Bjorn LindenbergSweden, $54,9650.1%
124. Joseph TothSharpsville, PA $54,9650.1%
125. Anthony Pirone, $54,9650.1%
126. Kit PhaphonFresno, CA $54,9650.1%
127. Thomas RoupeHouston, TX $54,9650.1%
128. Brett WiesnerLas Vegas, NV $54,9650.1%
129. Bob HotchandaniBelize City, Belize $54,9650.1%
130. Amit SanderMiami, FL $54,9650.1%
131. Chris DrozdowskiMahwah, NJ $54,9650.1%
132. Dmitriy EidelmanStamford, CT $54,9650.1%
133. Howard LedererLas Vegas, NV $54,9650.1%
134. John Hunter PappasBirmingham, AL $54,9650.1%
135. Joe LeibmanFt Atkinson, WI $54,9650.1%
136. Adam BrosiusNewtown, PA $54,9650.1%
137. George DicksonManitoba, Canada $54,9650.1%
138. Scott NumotoCambell, CA $54,9650.1%
139. Michael CribbRochester Hills, MI $54,9650.1%
140. Daniel AlaeiSanta Fe Springs, CA $54,9650.1%
141. Paul FisherNorthbrook, IL $46,2450.09%
142. Mark GravesCentreville, VA $46,2450.09%
143. Robert LawChetek, WI $46,2450.09%
144. Michael CapenerPhoenix, AZ $46,2450.09%
145. Babak RaziLos Angeles, CA $46,2450.09%
146. Mark BryanIrvine, CA $46,2450.09%
147. Yamtov ShabutBrooklyn, NY $46,2450.09%
148. David PlastikLas Vegas, NV $46,2450.09%
149. Paul ManettaPelhom, NH $46,2450.09%
150. Frank HernandezSan Jose, CA $46,2450.09%
151. Joe BeeversLondon, England $46,2450.09%
152. Thomas KoralSkokie, IL $46,2450.09%
153. Michael MayNew York, NY $46,2450.09%
154. Clifford CantorLos Angeles, CA $46,2450.09%
155. Mitchel KlienNorthbrook, IL $46,2450.09%
156. Darryll DennfasAlbuquerque, NM $46,2450.09%
157. Thomas ClarkBeverly Hills, CA $46,2450.09%
158. Edward PellegrimTylertown, MS $46,2450.09%
159. James PallackCharlotte, NC $46,2450.09%
160. Paul DardenHamden, CT $46,2450.09%
161. Kjetil PraesttunBergen, Norway $46,2450.09%
162. Erick RichardsonLos Angeles, CA $46,2450.09%
163. David SteirmanHills Boughen, CA $46,2450.09%
164. Imad SamounaEl Cajon, CA $46,2450.09%
165. Mark TennerHenderson, NV $46,2450.09%
166. Kevin O'BrienBrand Brook, NJ $46,2450.09%
167. Jeffrey GeigerClay, NY $46,2450.09%
168. John McLaughlinWest Berlin, NJ $46,2450.09%
169. Glyn BanksSmithville, TN $46,2450.09%
170. Anthony HillColumbia Ct, $46,2450.09%
171. Matthew FitzgeraldLos Altos Hills, CA $39,0750.07%
172. Dennis SavelkaulMinot, ND $39,0750.07%
173. Randall BrooksTyler, TX $39,0750.07%
174. Joseph VannataUpperallington, OK $39,0750.07%
175. Jason KaplonBeverly Hills, CA $39,0750.07%
176. Jan HaellenWestlake, AL $39,0750.07%
177. Russell BoydLas Vegas, NV $39,0750.07%
178. John BrownDallas, TX $39,0750.07%
179. Martin HansMalmoe, Sweden $39,0750.07%
180. Michael LeakyFairview, NJ $39,0750.07%
181. Mehrdad YousefzodehAstoria, NY $39,0750.07%
182. Allan SingerRockville, MD $39,0750.07%
183. Daniel ShakBryn Maur, PA $39,0750.07%
184. Michael MallayPhiladelphia, PA $39,0750.07%
185. Sean BlantonEllicott City, MD $39,0750.07%
186. James BarberAlbuquerque, NM $39,0750.07%
187. Cliff PappasScottsdale, AZ $39,0750.07%
188. Gregory FondacaroSewell, NJ $39,0750.07%
189. Joel MerwickLincoln, NE $39,0750.07%
190. Daniel QuachMonrovia, CA $39,0750.07%
191. James PeeroWashington DC, $39,0750.07%
192. Phoung D TranSan Gabriel, CA $39,0750.07%
193. David RheemCooper City, FL $39,0750.07%
194. Layne FlackLas Vegas, NV $39,0750.07%
195. James MeehanLas Vegas, NV $39,0750.07%
196. Denis EthierDurham, NC $39,0750.07%
197. Gang HuangScottsdale, AZ $39,0750.07%
198. Jani SointulaFinland, $39,0750.07%
199. Ross MallorNew York, NY $39,0750.07%
200. Andreas OskarssonNew York, NY $39,0750.07%
201. David SilvermanBaltimore, MD $33,1970.06%
202. Neil ChanningLondon, England $33,1970.06%
203. Per MikaelGavle, Sweden $33,1970.06%
204. Christopher BushVancouver, Canada $33,1970.06%
205. Chris StullAustin, TX $33,1970.06%
206. Tuyen LuongHacienda Hts, CA $33,1970.06%
207. Joshua EwingS Lake Tahoe, CA $33,1970.06%
208. Jefferey TaylorBlaine, MN $33,1970.06%
209. Daniel BurnsFords, NJ $33,1970.06%
210. Samuel LingSweden, $33,1970.06%
211. Graeme HarrisonPenicuik, Scotland $33,1970.06%
212. Dennis OrrTopeka, KS $33,1970.06%
213. Leandro AlvarezNorth Las Vegas, NV $33,1970.06%
214. James PittmanYorbalinda, CA $33,1970.06%
215. Renee WexlerOceanside, CA $33,1970.06%
216. Scott BohlmanGlenview, IL $33,1970.06%
217. Edgar SkjervoldOslo, Norway $33,1970.06%
218. Jenes VoertmannGermany, $33,1970.06%
219. Garry BushLondon, England $33,1970.06%
220. Aaron KlineEast Windsor, NJ $33,1970.06%
221. Thomas VinasHouston, TX $33,1970.06%
222. Mark NapolitanoUnited Kingdom, $33,1970.06%
223. Sarah CaseyLas Vegas, NV $33,1970.06%
224. Alen PatatanyanEncino, CA $33,1970.06%
225. Eric MifuneSao Paulo, Brazil $33,1970.06%
226. Thomas MadsenDenmark, $33,1970.06%
227. Daniel GrolemundWarren, PA $33,1970.06%
228. Jesse MartinShrewsbury, MA $33,1970.06%
229. Salvadore CataldoElmwood Park, NJ $33,1970.06%
230. Michael MizrachiHollywood, FL $33,1970.06%
231. Michael DavisHarlow, UK $28,3750.05%
232. Chris LeggettOakton, VA $28,3750.05%
233. Rehne PedersonAalborg, Denmark $28,3750.05%
234. Emanuel FaillaCommack, NY $28,3750.05%
235. John FalconerBurnley, UK $28,3750.05%
236. Mats RahmnStockholm, Sweden $28,3750.05%
237. Michael O'MalleyLas Vegas, NV $28,3750.05%
238. Olga VarkonyiGreat Neck, NV $28,3750.05%
239. Daniel CormierDieppe, NB $28,3750.05%
240. Michael W ChowHonolulu, $28,3750.05%
241. Edouart CardonaMesa, AZ $28,3750.05%
242. Joseph CheeOrange, CA $28,3750.05%
243. Jesus AbreuHialeah, FL $28,3750.05%
244. Gregory D BlauShreveport, LA $28,3750.05%
245. Shun Tang TsaiSignal Hill, CA $28,3750.05%
246. David IckeSan Diego, CA $28,3750.05%
247. John RohChicago, IL $28,3750.05%
248. Martin MoralesLong Beach, CA $28,3750.05%
249. William BorsellinoChagrin Falls, OH $28,3750.05%
250. Ugur Mehmet MarmangozLas Vegas, NV $28,3750.05%
251. Jack EachusBrighton, CO $28,3750.05%
252. Sol BergrenSaskatchewan, Canada $28,3750.05%
253. Patrick PoelsMesa, AZ $28,3750.05%
254. Thomas LockHenderson, NV $28,3750.05%
255. Dat Thien LyPhoenix, AZ $28,3750.05%
256. Harry VariscoOrchard Park, NY $28,3750.05%
257. David ClaiborneTwin Falls, ID $28,3750.05%
258. Norbert HoletingGermany, $28,3750.05%
259. John HutchinsonCosta Mesa, CA $28,3750.05%
260. Hung TranMilpitas, CA $28,3750.05%
261. Corlan ChinaSeattle, WA $24,3650.05%
262. Kevin MasonWeehawken, NJ $24,3650.05%
263. Carl OlsonSeattle, WA $24,3650.05%
264. Alan ColonOceanside, NY $24,3650.05%
265. Barry NevilleSheffield, UK $24,3650.05%
266. Anders RosanderSweden, $24,3650.05%
267. Eamon Grimes, $24,3650.05%
268. Nathan KentFort Worth, TX $24,3650.05%
269. Stephen AllenBredenton, FL $24,3650.05%
270. William McKinneyPrinceton, WV $24,3650.05%
271. Anthony ArgilaN Bellmore, NY $24,3650.05%
272. Marcello ColosimoNS Wales, Australia $24,3650.05%
273. Champie DouglasLas Vegas, NV $24,3650.05%
274. Jean-Philippe PiquetteLaval, Quebec $24,3650.05%
275. Pete LawsonSandy, UT $24,3650.05%
276. Bob CiaffoneSaginaw, MI $24,3650.05%
277. Douglas MorganMartinez, CA $24,3650.05%
278. William MkamarekVirginia Beach, VA $24,3650.05%
279. James JordanNashua, NH $24,3650.05%
280. Leonard FeinzoigSan Jose, Costa Rica $24,3650.05%
281. Russell PrenticeSan Diego, CA $24,3650.05%
282. Anahit GalajianGlendale, CA $24,3650.05%
283. Robert FikacSterling, VA $24,3650.05%
284. Eric MillerLas Vegas, NV $24,3650.05%
285. Ryan DelRaymond, WA $24,3650.05%
286. Barbara EnrightHollywood, CA $24,3650.05%
287. Yong InBainbridge Island, WA $24,3650.05%
288. Andrew ParkerWeston, WV $24,3650.05%
289. John ParkerCollege Park, MD $24,3650.05%
290. David ZeitlanNew York, NY $24,3650.05%
291. Jerri ThomasHamilton, OH $24,3650.05%
292. Peter CampoWaterford, CT $24,3650.05%
293. Farzad RouhaniGermantown, MD $24,3650.05%
294. Andrew BarrettOak Park, IL $24,3650.05%
295. Christopher HamlynAlpharetta, GA $24,3650.05%
296. Iwan JonesCardiff, UK $24,3650.05%
297. John LettsAlberta, Canada $24,3650.05%
298. Jay GoldenbergDeerfield, IL $24,3650.05%
299. William FrymerGottenberg, NJ $24,3650.05%
300. Klaus AgesenDenmark, $24,3650.05%
301. Paul ZimblerUK, $21,0700.04%
302. Corey CheresnickCoral Springs, FL $21,0700.04%
303. David MogardSweden, $21,0700.04%
304. Michael LesleLake Elsinore, CA $21,0700.04%
305. Aram ZerounianPortola Hills, CA $21,0700.04%
306. Tim GilligFrankfurt, Germany $21,0700.04%
307. Robert ChasenNew York, NY $21,0700.04%
308. Laurent WigniecBelgium, $21,0700.04%
309. Daniel SallamFrance, $21,0700.04%
310. Jason AkauDenver, CO $21,0700.04%
311. James SabinasN Liberty, IN $21,0700.04%
312. Jeffrey FlanneryOslo, Norway $21,0700.04%
313. Kirk SchnerderWoodridge, NJ $21,0700.04%
314. Hakan WaerstadHouston, TX $21,0700.04%
315. Michael DeubelMcHenry, IL $21,0700.04%
316. Sammy FarhaBC, Canada $21,0700.04%
317. Thuan Hu BuiIrvine, CA $21,0700.04%
318. Duncan BellDuluth, GA $21,0700.04%
319. Kenneth GregersonDenmark, $21,0700.04%
320. Phillip CampbellLa Palma, CA $21,0700.04%
321. David HickmanWestborough, MA $21,0700.04%
322. Jon SmithChapel Hills, NC $21,0700.04%
323. Richard LoweOlathe, KS $21,0700.04%
324. Robert O'BrienTucker, GA $21,0700.04%
325. Anthony WilliamsAntioch, CA $21,0700.04%
326. Matthew TurnerSturgis, SD $21,0700.04%
327. Jared GilpinKansas City, MO $21,0700.04%
328. Adam JoensNew York, NY $21,0700.04%
329. William DerrickTucson, AZ $21,0700.04%
330. Jon FinkelSwannee, GA $21,0700.04%
331. Russell BarnesLake Worth, FL $21,0700.04%
332. Matthew HilgerAppleton, WI $21,0700.04%
333. Brad OpsahlDassel, MN $21,0700.04%
334. Andrew NeisterCoriscano, TX $21,0700.04%
335. Gregory ArnoldSouth Africa, $21,0700.04%
336. Clint KreitzmeierHenderson, NV $21,0700.04%
337. Sunny CamperEl Reno, OK $21,0700.04%
338. Frank BallasHenderson, NV $21,0700.04%
339. Daniel CleggLoveland, CO $21,0700.04%
340. Jonah SeewaldCentennial, CO $21,0700.04%
341. Kaway CheungNetherlands, $21,0700.04%
342. Hilbery ShireyWinter Haven, FL $21,0700.04%
343. Andrew WynnManhatten, NY $21,0700.04%
344. Raymond YeeAlhambra, CA $21,0700.04%
345. Alexander JagdickCleveland, OH $21,0700.04%
346. Barry SchwartzNewport Beach, CA $21,0700.04%
347. Brian DecaturRenton, WA $21,0700.04%
348. Steve HohnOverland Park, KS $21,0700.04%
349. Fred BadgerKey West, FL $21,0700.04%
350. Robera AlexanderLondon, England $21,0700.04%
351. Joe CappsHenderson, NV $18,3350.03%
352. Gary FriedlanderBellaire, TX $18,3350.03%
353. Louis WermanAgoura, CA $18,3350.03%
354. Tuan LyNewcastle, WA $18,3350.03%
355. Thomas HammersGilbert, AZ $18,3350.03%
356. Anthony O'HaganNewton Willows, England $18,3350.03%
357. Mark GalassoWarren, MI $18,3350.03%
358. Mark McNamaraHarker Height, TX $18,3350.03%
359. Keith DonaisBig Lake, MN $18,3350.03%
360. Robert PearsonEscanaba, MI $18,3350.03%
361. Laith SalemLas Vegas, NV $18,3350.03%
362. Lee BudinAlbany, OH $18,3350.03%
363. Stephen DunphyDublin, Ireland $18,3350.03%
364. Richard CohenHuntington Valley, PA $18,3350.03%
365. Michael ReedExport, PA $18,3350.03%
366. Derek Van DammeLas Vegas, NV $18,3350.03%
367. Eugene MalatestaHillsboro, OR $18,3350.03%
368. Jose RabledoChandler, AZ $18,3350.03%
369. Grant SbroccoWebster, NY $18,3350.03%
370. Richard TommanBelvedere, IL $18,3350.03%
371. Amir EsfandiarySan Jose, CA $18,3350.03%
372. Bo SehlstedtSweden, $18,3350.03%
373. David ClevelandVicterville, CA $18,3350.03%
374. Cameron HamiltonArlington, VA $18,3350.03%
375. Kalee Tan, $18,3350.03%
376. Craig CrivelloBailey, CO $18,3350.03%
377. Charlie MorrisDallas, TX $18,3350.03%
378. Karle WilsonWestchest, OH $18,3350.03%
379. Kerry PetreEllensburg, WA $18,3350.03%
380. James OvermanPunta Gorda, FL $18,3350.03%
381. Joseph ShafferLutz, FL $18,3350.03%
382. Jeffery GilroyScranton, PA $18,3350.03%
383. Alex GeorgeBoston, MA $18,3350.03%
384. Matthew OverstreetOxford, MS $18,3350.03%
385. Christian GartnerFairfield, OH $18,3350.03%
386. Daniel GrayLong Beach, CA $18,3350.03%
387. Dalton Polasek JrHouston, TX $18,3350.03%
388. Tracy ScalaBoca Raton, FL $18,3350.03%
389. Esther RossiLas Vegas, NV $18,3350.03%
390. Evan SchwartzOakland, CA $18,3350.03%
391. Josef MonroBeverly Hills, CA $18,3350.03%
392. Bradley HelmChandler, AZ $18,3350.03%
393. Conrad StrattonSouth Bend, IN $18,3350.03%
394. Christopher LorenzoFloral Park, NY $18,3350.03%
395. Dennis LongoriaMcAllen, TX $18,3350.03%
396. Douglas CarlieAlliance, OH $18,3350.03%
397. Joe DidonatoLake Charles, LA $18,3350.03%
398. Kelly KoonWhitter, CA $18,3350.03%
399. David ArnoldBloomington, MN $18,3350.03%
400. Stephen RodenbeckMiami, FL $18,3350.03%
401. Michael MurphyCarmel, NY $16,0550.03%
402. Matthew ParvisFreeport, NY $16,0550.03%
403. Oliver FinkLos Angeles, CA $16,0550.03%
404. Ryan HughesPhoenix, AZ $16,0550.03%
405. Chad MooreFrankfort, IN $16,0550.03%
406. James FeistLas Vegas, NV $16,0550.03%
407. Carrol HansenAtwater, CA $16,0550.03%
408. Justin YuLas Vegas, NV $16,0550.03%
409. Matt VogelSan Clemente, CA $16,0550.03%
410. Michael O'SullivanIreland, $16,0550.03%
411. Jason SeitzShakopee, WI $16,0550.03%
412. Stanley BoralskeyStonehope, NJ $16,0550.03%
413. Harold FitzpatrickBritish Columbia, Canada $16,0550.03%
414. Louis AldertonIndianapolis, IN $16,0550.03%
415. Yaron WassermanKey West, FL $16,0550.03%
416. Janathon ShecterLas Vegas, NV $16,0550.03%
417. Larry CollinsRobinson, TX $16,0550.03%
418. Michael PadillaHouston, TX $16,0550.03%
419. Scott GlazeCentreville, VA $16,0550.03%
420. Thierry MulinFrance, $16,0550.03%
421. John William HopkinsAlberta, Canada $16,0550.03%
422. Michael DavisHarker Heights, TX $16,0550.03%
423. Nikhil PersaudLondon, England $16,0550.03%
424. Bruno PisaGreen Acres, FL $16,0550.03%
425. Chris GroveBowling Green, KY $16,0550.03%
426. Matthew SzymaszekChaulstause, MA $16,0550.03%
427. Anthony FaganDublin, Ireland $16,0550.03%
428. Justin Budwey, $16,0550.03%
429. Hooman NikzadScottsdale, CA $16,0550.03%
430. Franco BrunettiW Hollywood, CA $16,0550.03%
431. Mike Russell IITyler, TX $16,0550.03%
432. John HarringtonHalengen, TX $16,0550.03%
433. Tom PetersonLa Crosse, WI $16,0550.03%
434. Robert JarrettWinlaw, BC $16,0550.03%
435. Jason LevineMiami, FL $16,0550.03%
436. Tai C TranDaly City, CA $16,0550.03%
437. Kevin ShackelfordConyers, GA $16,0550.03%
438. Salvatore CalandraVerona, NJ $16,0550.03%
439. Michael Collins JrHingham, MA $16,0550.03%
440. Christopher SmithReno, NV $16,0550.03%
441. Sergey FeklisovMoscow, Russia $16,0550.03%
442. Casey McCarreLafayette, CA $16,0550.03%
443. Casey PetersBrick, NJ $16,0550.03%
444. Kirill GerasimovMoscow, Russia $16,0550.03%
445. Richard LesterCosta Mesa, CA $16,0550.03%
446. Mark HyldenMPLS, MN $16,0550.03%
447. Jeff DziedzicStewartsville, NJ $16,0550.03%
448. Ryan McKinneyJackson, CA $16,0550.03%
449. Henning FrickBerlin, Germany $16,0550.03%
450. Nicholas VenetiaVenetia, PA $16,0550.03%
451. Adan NaglichLas Vegas, NV $14,1350.03%
452. Spencer ThomsonLiberty, MO $14,1350.03%
453. Pat McCannSt Catharines, Canada $14,1350.03%
454. Matthew PaucherSan Diego, CA $14,1350.03%
455. Michael VitulloWoodland Hills, GA $14,1350.03%
456. Tuan NguyenLynwood, IL $14,1350.03%
457. Michael EwalsLouisville, KY $14,1350.03%
458. Todd BourgaceltFairhaven, MA $14,1350.03%
459. Clonie GowenSachse, TX $14,1350.03%
460. Sean WalterMonroe, NJ $14,1350.03%
461. Quan TranEdmond, OK $14,1350.03%
462. Raymond HansonHouston, TX $14,1350.03%
463. Michael SoaresJacksonville, FL $14,1350.03%
464. Rueben PetersTelluride, CO $14,1350.03%
465. Stephen DocterChicago, IL $14,1350.03%
466. Juan RavetoLawrenceville, GA $14,1350.03%
467. Roger TichenorNokomis, FL $14,1350.03%
468. Bradley CraigStitbulle, ON $14,1350.03%
469. Jason FadnessFairfax, VA $14,1350.03%
470. Charles WaddalenaChowchilla, CA $14,1350.03%
471. Gavin SmithLas Vegas, NV $14,1350.03%
472. Robert NorbergSweden, $14,1350.03%
473. Doug BriggsAnaheim, CA $14,1350.03%
474. Allan RippingerCalgery, Alberta $14,1350.03%
475. James GoldsteinHidden Hills, CA $14,1350.03%
476. Matt DeanWoodlands, TX $14,1350.03%
477. Mitch SchockBismarck, ND $14,1350.03%
478. Thomas SchreiberDanielson, CT $14,1350.03%
479. Tyrone ZinmanJohannesburg, South Africa $14,1350.03%
480. Howard MashCoral Springs, FL $14,1350.03%
481. Matt HawrilenkoPhiladelphia, PA $14,1350.03%
482. Jeremiah VinsantMurfreesboro, TN $14,1350.03%
483. Bruce RawdinTamarac, FL $14,1350.03%
484. Brian HavesonNewton, PA $14,1350.03%
485. Kevin LazzaroAurora, OH $14,1350.03%
486. Steven TaguePhiladelphia, PA $14,1350.03%
487. Francis HarrisChowchilla, CA $14,1350.03%
488. Ryan WimmersVancouver, WA $14,1350.03%
489. Jean HarlanLas Vegas, NV $14,1350.03%
490. Gary MargadonnaGrandbury, TX $14,1350.03%
491. Erez SavionToronto, Canada $14,1350.03%
492. Igor YanovskyHillard, OH $14,1350.03%
493. Jimmy BlevinsOakland, NE $14,1350.03%
494. Derek LeForteMaple Ridge, BC $14,1350.03%
495. Grant RistUK, $14,1350.03%
496. Christos PsillasAlpine, CA $14,1350.03%
497. Jonas LindlofUddevalla, Sweden $14,1350.03%
498. Theodore ParkSan Francisco, CA $14,1350.03%
499. Eduard ScharfCologne, Germany $14,1350.03%
500. William WalterLos Angeles, CA $14,1350.03%
501. Robert JonesOakland, CA $12,5000.02%
502. Biagio Desantis, $12,5000.02%
503. K AngeloudisBayside, NY $12,5000.02%
504. Meng LaCalifornia, $12,5000.02%
505. Berad RygolMunich, Germany $12,5000.02%
506. Manuel SanchezTexas, $12,5000.02%
507. Corey MandellHermosa Beach, CA $12,5000.02%
508. Russell MohrNew York, $12,5000.02%
509. Jeffrey KanowHuntington Beach, PA $12,5000.02%
510. Sassoon GavrjiCalifornia, $12,5000.02%
511. Young KaneLas Vegas, NV $12,5000.02%
512. Jordan MarinovNew York, $12,5000.02%
513. Bruce HardmanUK, $12,5000.02%
514. William FlachsbartIllinois, $12,5000.02%
515. Reagan SilberLos Angeles, CA $12,5000.02%
516. Matthew KaganCambridge, MA $12,5000.02%
517. Ken Justin, $12,5000.02%
518. Guy CalvertNew York, $12,5000.02%
519. Bill PhippsUnion City, NJ $12,5000.02%
520. Andrew ProckCalifornia, $12,5000.02%
521. Elton BeebeAustin, TX $12,5000.02%
522. Panayote VilandosTexas, $12,5000.02%
523. Austin MoodyLas Vegas, NV $12,5000.02%
524. Steven GoldbergCalifornia, $12,5000.02%
525. Mike LawrenceRobbinsville, NJ $12,5000.02%
526. Charles WeyNew Jersey, $12,5000.02%
527. David RubiaMill Valley, CA $12,5000.02%
528. William BeaselyFlorida, $12,5000.02%
529. Scott ClementsMount Vernon, WA $12,5000.02%
530. Robert AtkinsonEngland, $12,5000.02%
531. John WardFairfax, VA $12,5000.02%
532. Yan NeimanOntario, $12,5000.02%
533. Kevin BetsillGriffin, GA $12,5000.02%
534. Martin FothCalifornia, $12,5000.02%
535. Chris BaneThornville, OH $12,5000.02%
536. Troy WallaceCalifornia, $12,5000.02%
537. Daniel PiccioliAllegany, NY $12,5000.02%
538. Vincent FavoritoCalifornia, $12,5000.02%
539. James CourtneyCantonment, $12,5000.02%
540. John BaeMaryland, $12,5000.02%
541. Lee FordBurbank, CA $12,5000.02%
542. Sarne LightmanEngland, $12,5000.02%
543. Thomas StanekLackawanna, NY $12,5000.02%
544. Young PhanCalifornia, $12,5000.02%
545. Oliver MonteauxAvalon, CA $12,5000.02%
546. David TaylorCalifornia, $12,5000.02%
547. Nicholas MatalaPeachtree City, GA $12,5000.02%
548. Jalae HensonMississippi, $12,5000.02%
549. Larry McFeheeGreenville, KY $12,5000.02%
550. William BostleyNew York, $12,5000.02%
551. Duc NguyenLas Vegas, NV $12,5000.02%
552. Andre Fridll, $12,5000.02%
553. Robert GentileSweickly, PA $12,5000.02%
554. Nadav RavidCalifornia, $12,5000.02%
555. Donald DelancyMiami, FL $12,5000.02%
556. Robert John Kacher, $12,5000.02%
557. Sergey KhromovPhiladelphia, PA $12,5000.02%
558. David AndersonVermont, $12,5000.02%
559. Martin LaliberteMoncton, NB $12,5000.02%
560. Frederick Brown, MI $12,5000.02%
Joseph Hachem 
 Melbourne Australia

Main Event Recap by Paul McGuire (Tao of Poker)

Joe Hachem of Sydney, Australia outlasted the largest field ever in the history of the World Series of Poker to win his first World Championship. He survived 5,618 other players and earned his first bracelet after a week of grueling poker against the best players in the world. After over fourteen hours of play at 6:40 A.M. local time, int he longest final table in the history of the WSOP, Joe Hachem won a record $7.5 million first place prize. Without a doubt he will become an instant international celebrity over night.

Today's 2005 WSOP Main Event Final Table players:

Seat 1: Joe Hachem (Melbourne, Australia) $5,420,000

Seat 2: Andrew Black (Dublin, Ireland) $8,140,000

Seat 3: Tex Barch (McKinney, TX) $9,330,000

Seat 4: Daniel Bergsdorf (Umea, Sweden) $5,270,000

Seat 5: Mike Matusow (Las Vegas NV) $7,410,000

Seat 6: Aaron Kanter (Lodi, CA) $10,700,000

Seat 7: Brad Kondracki (Kingston, PA) $1,180,000

Seat 8: Steve Dannenmann (Severn, MD) $5,460,000

Seat 9: Scott Lazur (Studio City, CA) $3,370,000

Here are some random facts about the players at the final table:

Joe "Back Cracker" Hachem was born in Lebanon and lives in Sydney, Australia. He's a chiropractor and has been playing poker for a decade. He's married with four kids. His railbirds are the loudest and will chant "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oy, oy, oy!" Whenever he wins a pot.

Andy "Monk" Black was born in Belfast and resides in Dublin. He has a law degree and took 14th place in a 2005 WSOP event. He's known as "The Monk" and has taken time out to live in a monastery. He's a student of Buddhism.

John "Tex" Barch is a beer garden owner from Texas. He has 3 WSOP career cashes and earned a business degree from Montana.

Daniel "Berka" Bergsdorf is a 27 year old from Sweden. He used to be a professional athlete and now drives a truck.

Mike "The Mouth" Matusow won 2 WSOP bracelets (2002 Omaha 8 and 1999 NL). The former poker dealer has 18 cashes at the WSOP.

Aaron "AK" Kanter is a 27 year old professional poker player from California. He's engaged and he begins the day as a chipleader.

Brad "BK" Kondraki is a 24 year old UPenn Law Student and graduated from Cornell. He turned down a chance to work for a prestigious firm to play in the WSOP.

Steve "Bloody Mary" Dannemann is a 38 year old CPA and mortgage banker from Maryland. He's married with one kid.

Scott "Magicman" Lazur is a production assistant from LA. He has one cash and is also a magician.

Mike Matusow was the first player eliminated. He lost a big hand early when he moved all in with K-K against Scott Lazur's A-A. Lazur reraised Steve Dannemann preflop and Mike pushed all in. The Flop was K-Q-6. The crowd went nuts when Matusow flopped a set. The turn was 2 hearts which brought three hearts on the board. Lazur had the Ace of hearts and the nut flush draw The river was the Jack of heart. On the second hand of the final table, Lazur doubled up.

Mike Matusow called an all in bet with 10-10 on a flop of 5s-3s-2c. Steven Dannemann had A-J and caught a Wheel on the turn when the 4 hit. The river was no help and Mike Matusow was busted in 9th place. He won $1M.

There was some insane action on the flop of 9s-6c-5c. Andy Black bet $1M and Steve Dannemann moved all in. Andy Black thought for a while and called with 10-9. Steve had A-6. The turn was a blank and the river was... an unlucky ace. Steve Dannemann rivered Andy Black and doubled up. Ouch. Steve Dannemann moved into the chip lead.

Andu Black was involved in a classic No Limit confrontation: A-K vs. 10-10. You have to win with AK and beat AK if you want to win a tournament. Andy Black pushed with 10-10 and Steve Dannemann called with A-K. The flop was all rags. The turn was a King and that killed Andy's chances. Andy looked so sad when he lost. He finished in 5th place and won $1,750,000. He looked like he was going to cry and Phil Hellmuth came over to give him some encouraging awards. The crowd gave him the loudest send off so far. "He deserved better than first. He played his heart out, " Irish poker writer Tom Murphy said.

Joe Hachem waited until after 2 AM to make his move. His stack sunk as low as $2 million and peaked at $20M for a while. Most of the night he had been short stacked. He ddin't play too many pots and patiently waited for good hands. Joe Hachem eventually came from behind to win the 2005 WSOP main event after he knocked out Steve "Bloody Mary" Dannemann. Hachem flopped a straight with 3-7o. Danneman moved all in with A-3 when an ace spied on the turn. Steve Dannemann won $4,500,000 for his stellar work. Joe Hachem won his first WSOP bracelet.

"It's all aout the bracelet, " Joe Hachem added. He also has $7.5 million to take back home to Australia with him.