World Poker Tour has a new champion. Matas Cimbolas claims first prize of £190,000, the $ 15,400 WPT WC seat, the exclusive Monster headphones and his name on the all important WPT Champions Cup.
The final hand of this arduous head-up challenge sees Ben Warrington open jamming the button for 2.9m, holding 9spade 7spade, and Matas Cimbolas calling with Kdiamond Jheart.  The players got to their feet as the dealer pushes the 5club 3spade 2club onto the flop. Warrington was still searching for a nine or a seven. The turn card the 3club, and the river a diamond, and that ended the action with the Lithuanian becoming the latest addition of the WPT Champions Club. “It’s a dream come true.†Cimbolas told Mike Sexton during his award ceremony.
Watch the winners interview here:Â
Final Table standings:
1  £190,000 (plus WPT WC Seat): Matas Cimbolas
2  £140,000: Ben Warrington
3  £92,000: Tamer Kamel
4  £67,000: Antoine Saout
5  £48,000: Phillip Mighall
6 £39,500: Patrick Leonard
For the full recap check out the live updates here on WPT.com. Â
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