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The November Nine was the name used to refer to the final nine contestants, or final table, at the Main Event of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) from 2008 to 2016. The winner of the WSOP Main Event is considered to be the World Champion of Poker.[1]

Prior to 2008, the entire Main Event was played without interruption. Starting in 2008, in an effort to build excitement in the WSOP and to increase ratings for the tape-delayed televised shows, Harrah's Entertainment and ESPN decided to delay the final table until shortly before its scheduled broadcast. The delay would allow ESPN to cover the rest of the tournament leading up to the final table without viewers knowing the winner in advance.[2] Due to the timing of U.S. presidential elections, the final tables for the 2012 and 2016 Main Events were held in October.[3][4]

In 2017, Poker Central announced a television and digital media rights agreement with the WSOP and ESPN which returned the final table to the tail end of the rest of the tournament.[5]

Reception and criticism

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After the announcement was made to delay the final table, concerns arose as to how the delay would affect the tournament.[6] Ylon Schwartz, a 2008 November Nine participant, criticized the four-month delay by saying, "It ruins the integrity of the tournament. The purity of old-time Las Vegas is gone. The antiquity and purity of the tournament have been liquidated into pure greed and capitalism."[7] ESPN's Senior Director of Programming and Acquisition, Doug White, stated, "The movement of the final table has definitely helped in terms of creating buzz."[8]

When the 2008 November Nine was broadcast "almost live," ESPN received criticism because the network showed the winner's name prior to the broadcast. Poker journalist Dan Skolovy wrote, "It turned out to be a difficult task to avoid hearing the results. Especially since... ESPN scrolled the winner on its sports ticker long before the broadcast aired."[2] Nonetheless, coverage of the 2008 final table garnered more than a 50 percent increase from the previous year in both the number of viewers and households that watched it.[9] The broadcast later received an Emmy Award nomination for "Outstanding Live Event Turnaround."[10]

Results

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Name Name of the player (listed in order of starting chip count from highest to lowest).
Starting chip count The starting chip count at the start of the final table.
WSOP
bracelets 		The number of WSOP bracelets at the time the November Nine was determined.[a]
WSOP
cashes 		The number of WSOP cashes at the time the November Nine was determined.[a]
WSOP
earnings 		The total of WSOP earnings at the time the November Nine was determined.[a]
Final
place 		The place in which the player finished the tournament.
Prize The prize money awarded to that player for their finish at that year's Main Event.

2008

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Main articles: 2008 World Series of Poker and 2008 World Series of Poker results

Original field: 6,844

Total prize pool: $64,431,779

Final table minimum prize: $900,670

Final table maximum prize: $9,152,416

Final table total prize pool: $32,633,446

Reference:[11][12]

Name Starting chip count WSOP
bracelets 		WSOP
cashes 		WSOP
earnings 		Final
place 		Prize
Dennis Phillips 26,295,000 0 0 $0 3rd $4,517,773
Ivan Demidov 24,400,000 0 1 $39,854 2nd $5,809,595
Scott Montgomery 19,690,000 0 3 $73,700 5th $3,096,768
Peter Eastgate 18,375,000 0 0 $0 1st $9,152,416
Ylon Schwartz 12,525,000 0 11 $124,580 4th $3,774,974
Darus Suharto 12,520,000 0 1 $26,389 6th $2,418,562
David Rheem 10,230,000 0 5 $474,863 7th $1,772,650
Craig Marquis 10,210,000 0 3 $35,759 9th $900,670
Kelly Kim 2,620,000 0 3 $45,191 8th $1,288,217

Dennis Phillips was an account manager for a commercial trucking company. Peter Eastgate, from Denmark, was one of only two non-North American players to make it to the final table (Russian Ivan Demidov was the other).[11] By making the final table, Eastgate and 23-year-old Craig Marquis threatened Phil Hellmuth's 19-year record as youngest person to ever win the WSOP Main Event;[11] Eastgate's victory gave him that distinction. Ylon Schwartz was a former professional chess hustler in New York City parks.[11] Two players, accountant Darus Suharto and poker professional Scott Montgomery, were originally from Canada. Kelly Kim, who had the fewest chips entering the final table, was an established professional player who cashed in numerous events but never won a major tournament.[11]

2009

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Main articles: 2009 World Series of Poker and 2009 World Series of Poker results

Original field: 6,494

Total prize pool: $61,043,600

Final table minimum prize: $1,263,602

Final table maximum prize: $8,547,042

Final table total prize pool: $27,220,989

Reference:[13]

Name Starting chip count WSOP
bracelets 		WSOP
cashes 		WSOP
earnings 		Final
place 		Prize
Darvin Moon 58,930,000 0 0 $0 2nd $5,182,928
Eric Buchman 34,800,000 0 9 $320,893 4th $2,502,890
Steven Begleiter 29,885,000 0 0 $0 6th $1,587,160
Jeff Shulman 19,580,000 0 15 $289,551 5th $1,953,452
Joe Cada 13,215,000 0 2 $28,214 1st $8,547,042
Kevin Schaffel 12,390,000 0 2 $92,166 8th $1,300,231
Phil Ivey 9,765,000 7 38 $3,843,018 7th $1,404,014
Antoine Saout 9,500,000 0 0 $0 3rd $3,479,670
James Akenhead 6,800,000 0 2 $525,867 9th $1,263,602

The final table's "rags to riches" story was Darvin Moon, a logger from Maryland.[14] Moon entered the Main Event after winning a $130 satellite tournament in Wheeling, West Virginia.[15]

Jeff Shulman, who entered the final table in fourth place, was the president for Card Player Magazine. Shulman openly stated that, if he won the bracelet, he would throw it away. Some initially speculated that this announcement stemmed from the fact that Harrah's Casino had partnered with Card Player Magazine's main competitor, Bluff Magazine.[14] However, an article on the Card Player website indicated that Shulman's supposed disdain for Harrah's Casino was not based on its partnership with Bluff Magazine. “My comments have nothing to do with that, and everything to do with my disappointment in how the World Series is run," said Shulman. "It used to be run by people who loved and really cared about poker, and had the players in mind, first and foremost. That mission's been derailed by a few executives who now head the Series."[16] He also indicated that, if he won the bracelet, he would not throw it in the trash, but instead would pursue one of four options: hold an auction and donate the money to charity, hold a tournament for the players shut out of the 2009 WSOP Main Event, give it away as part of a promotion on SpadeClub.com (an online poker site sponsored by Cardplayer), or give it to television personality Stephen Colbert.[16]

Other notable finalists included seven-time bracelet winner Phil Ivey and former Bear Stearns senior executive Steven Begleiter.[14]

At age 21, Joe Cada became the youngest player ever to win the WSOP Main Event.[17]

2010

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Main articles: 2010 World Series of Poker and 2010 World Series of Poker results

Original field: 7,319

Total prize pool: $68,798,600

Final table minimum prize: $811,823

Final table maximum prize: $8,944,310

Final table prize pool: $29,032,637

Name Starting chip count WSOP
bracelets 		WSOP
cashes 		WSOP
earnings 		Final
place 		Prize
Jonathan Duhamel 65,975,000 0 2 $43,000 1st $8,944,310
John Dolan 46,250,000 0 5 $105,340 6th $1,772,959
Joseph Cheong 23,525,000 0 2 $31,064 3rd $4,130,049
John Racener 19,050,000 0 10 $157,528 2nd $5,545,955
Matthew Jarvis 16,700,000 0 0 0 8th $1,045,743
Filippo Candio 16,400,000 0 1 $3,460 4th $3,092,545
Michael Mizrachi 14,450,000 1 23 $2,271,327 5th $2,332,992
Cuong Soi Nguyen 9,650,000 0 0 0 9th $811,823
Jason Senti 7,625,000 0 1 $17,987 7th $1,356,720

Jonathan Duhamel wins the tournament with the lead in chips at the final table.

2011

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Main articles: 2011 World Series of Poker and 2011 World Series of Poker results

Original field: 6,865

Total prize Pool: $64,531,000

Final table minimum prize: $782,115

Final table maximum prize: $8,715,638

Final table prize pool: $28,469,161

Name Starting chip count WSOP
bracelets 		WSOP
cashes 		WSOP
earnings 		Final
place 		Prize
Martin Staszko 40,175,000 0 4 $22,875 2nd $5,433,086
Eoghan O'Dea 33,925,000 0 5 $37,516 6th $1,720,831
Matt Giannetti 24,750,000 0 10 $237,249 4th $3,012,700
Phil Collins 23,875,000 0 8 $48,769 5th $2,269,599
Ben Lamb 20,875,000 1 12 $2,157,249 3rd $4,021,138
Badih "Bob" Bounahra 19,700,000 0 1 $7,582 7th $1,314,097
Pius Heinz 16,425,000 0 1 $83,286 1st $8,715,638
Anton Makiievskyi 13,825,000 0 0 0 8th $1,010,015
Sam Holden 12,375,000 0 0 0 9th $782,115

Eoghan O'Dea's father, Donnacha O'Dea, played the Main Event final table in 1983, making them the first father-son duo to make the final table.[18] Martin Staszko, Badih Bounahra and Anton Makiievskyi were the first players to make the final table from their respective countries: Czech Republic, Belize and Ukraine.[19][20][21][22] With seven different countries represented, this was the most internationally diverse Main Event final table in WSOP history.[23]

2012

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Main articles: 2012 World Series of Poker and 2012 World Series of Poker results

Original field: 6,598[24]

Total prize Pool: $62,021,200

Final table minimum prize: $754,798

Final table maximum prize: $8,527,982

Final table prize pool: $27,247,840

Name Starting chip count WSOP
bracelets 		WSOP
cashes 		WSOP
earnings 		Final
place 		Prize
Jesse Sylvia 43,875,000 0 2 $36,372 2nd $5,295,149
Andras Koroknai 29,375,000 0 2 $39,371 6th $1,640,461
Greg Merson 28,725,000 1 5 $1,253,501 1st $8,531,853
Russell Thomas 24,800,000 0 3 $126,796 4th $2,850,494
Steven Gee 16,860,000 1 4 $480,822 9th $754,798
Michael Esposito 16,260,000 0 3 $27,311 7th $1,257,790
Robert Salaburu 15,155,000 0 0 0 8th $971,252
Jacob Balsiger 13,115,000 0 1 $3,531 3rd $3,797,558
Jeremy Ausmus 9,805,000 0 13 $114,623 5th $2,154,616

2013

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Main articles: 2013 World Series of Poker and 2013 World Series of Poker results

Original field: 6,352[25]

Total prize Pool: $59,708,800

Final table minimum prize: $733,224

Final table maximum prize: $8,359,531

Final table prize pool: $26,662,066

Name Starting chip count WSOP
bracelets 		WSOP
cashes 		WSOP
earnings 		Final
place 		Prize
J.C. Tran 38,000,000 2 40 $1,843,946 5th $2,106,893
Amir Lehavot 29,700,000 1 12 $818,414 3rd $3,727,823
Marc-Etienne McLaughlin 26,525,000 0 6 $639,168 6th $1,601,024
Jay Farber 25,975,000 0 0 0 2nd $5,174,357
Ryan Riess 25,875,000 0 3 $30,569 1st $8,361,570
Sylvain Loosli 19,600,000 0 0 0 4th $2,792,533
Michiel Brummelhuis 11,275,000 0 7 $174,170 7th $1,225,224
Mark Newhouse 7,350,000 0 6 $152,725 9th $733,224
David Benefield 6,375,000 0 12 $455,713 8th $944,593

2014

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Main articles: 2014 World Series of Poker and 2014 World Series of Poker results

Original field: 6,683[26]

Total prize Pool: $62,820,200

Final table minimum prize: $730,725

Final table maximum prize: $10,000,000

Final table prize pool: $28,480,121

Name Starting chip count WSOP
bracelets 		WSOP
cashes 		WSOP
earnings 		Final
place 		Prize
Jorryt van Hoof 38,375,000 0 3 $27,956 3rd $3,807,753
Felix Stephensen 32,775,000 0 0 0 2nd $5,147,911
Mark Newhouse 26,000,000 0 8 $906,093 9th $730,725
Andoni Larrabe 22,550,000 0 3 $20,068 6th $1,622,471
Dan Sindelar 21,200,000 0 17 $149,991 7th $1,236,084
William Pappaconstantinou 17,500,000 0 0 0 5th $2,143,794
William Tonking 15,050,000 0 3 $14,701 4th $2,849,763
Martin Jacobson 14,900,000 0 13 $1,204,983 1st $10,000,000
Bruno Politano 12,125,000 0 3 $25,404 8th $947,172

Mark Newhouse became the first player to make two consecutive Main Event final tables since Dan Harrington in 2003 and 2004. Bruno Politano became the first Main Event finalist from Brazil. This is the second final table since the format change in 2008 that none of the players had previously won a bracelet.

2015

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Main articles: 2015 World Series of Poker and 2015 World Series of Poker results

Original field: 6,420[27]

Total prize Pool: $60,348,000

Final table minimum prize: $1,001,020

Final table maximum prize: $7,683,346

Final table prize pool: $24,799,118

Name Starting chip count WSOP
bracelets 		WSOP
cashes 		WSOP
earnings 		Final
place 		Prize
Joe McKeehen 63,100,000 0 8 $883,494 1st $7,683,346
Ofer Stern 29,800,000 0 5 $58,384 5th $1,911,423
Neil Blumenfield[28] 22,000,000 0 3 $44,395 3rd $3,398,298
Pierre Neuville 21,075,000 0 19 $591,460 7th $1,203,293
Max Steinberg 20,200,000 1 11 $1,406,138 4th $2,615,361
Thomas Cannuli 12,250,000 0 2 $20,203 6th $1,426,283
Joshua Beckley 11,800,000 0 4 $19,403 2nd $4,470,896
Patrick Chan 6,225,000 0 4 $113,145 9th $1,001,020
Federico Butteroni 6,200,000 0 2 $49,255 8th $1,097,056

Joe McKeehen is the second player to start with the chip lead at the final table and win.

2016

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Main articles: 2016 World Series of Poker and 2016 World Series of Poker results

Original field: 6,737[29]

Total prize Pool: $63,327,800

Final table minimum prize: $1,000,000

Final table maximum prize: $8,000,000

Final table prize pool: $25,432,920

Name Starting chip count WSOP
bracelets 		WSOP
cashes 		WSOP
earnings 		Final
place 		Prize
Cliff Josephy 74,600,000 2 17 $810,358 3rd $3,453,035
Qui Nguyen 67,925,000 0 1 $9,029 1st $8,005,310
Gordon Vayo 49,375,000 0 26 $608,136 2nd $4,661,228
Kenny Hallaert 43,325,000 0 22 $367,855 6th $1,464,258
Michael Ruane 31,600,000 0 3rd $24,438 4th $2,576,003
Vojtech Ruzicka 27,300,000 0 17 $138,585 5th $1,935,288
Griffin Benger 26,175,000 0 13 $231,201 7th $1,250,190
Jerry Wong 10,175,000 0 19 $118,156 8th $1,100,076
Fernando Pons 6,150,000 0 0 0 9th $1,000,000

Notes

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References

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November Nine

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The November Nine was a format in the (WSOP) Main Event, referring to the final nine players whose competition was paused after reaching that number during the summer tournament, with play resuming months later in November to build anticipation for televised coverage. Introduced in 2008, this structure allowed broadcasters like to profile the remaining players in depth, turning the event into a major spectacle that drew millions of viewers and elevated poker's popularity. The first November Nine final table concluded on November 10, 2008, with of becoming the youngest WSOP Main Event champion at age 22, claiming $9.15 million. Over its decade-long run through 2016, the November Nine featured diverse international fields, including players from countries like the , , and in 2011, and high-profile names such as in 2009. Notable winners included Germany's Pius Heinz in 2011 ($8.71 million) and the ' Greg in 2012 ($8.53 million), with the delay often spanning four months to accommodate production schedules. The format faced criticism for the prolonged wait's impact on players' personal lives and , as well as logistical challenges like sponsorship changes during the hiatus. In 2017, the WSOP discontinued the November Nine, returning to a continuous final table played in July to crown the champion more promptly, a change that addressed demands for immediacy in the live-streaming era. This shift marked the end of an era that had transformed the WSOP Main Event from a niche event into a globally recognized phenomenon, influencing modern tournament broadcasting standards.

Background

World Series of Poker Main Event

The (WSOP) is an annual series of poker tournaments held in , , since its inception in 1970, when casino owner invited seven prominent players to compete in a no-limit hold'em cash game at his Horseshoe Casino, with emerging as the inaugural champion via vote. Over the decades, the WSOP has evolved into the premier event in professional poker, featuring dozens of bracelet-awarding tournaments across various formats and buy-ins, attracting players from around the world and solidifying its status as the sport's most prestigious competition. At the heart of the WSOP is the Main Event, a $10,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em tournament that has served as the series' flagship since , drawing thousands of global entrants each year in a freezeout format where players compete until elimination. The winner is crowned the World Champion of Poker and receives a gold bracelet, a symbol introduced in 1976, along with the lion's share of a prize pool often exceeding $50 million generated from entry fees. First-place prizes typically surpass $8 million, as seen in victories like Jamie Gold's $12 million win in 2006, underscoring the event's massive financial stakes and broadcast appeal. The Main Event holds profound historical significance, having produced legendary champions such as , who won back-to-back titles in and 1977, and establishing a legacy of crowning poker icons through high-stakes play. Its field size has grown dramatically, from fewer than 1,000 entrants in the early —for instance, 512 in 2000, 613 in 2001, and 631 in 2002—to over 6,000 by 2008, with 6,844 participants that year reflecting the fueled by online growth and media exposure. This expansion transformed the event from an elite gathering into a global spectacle, amplifying its role in popularizing No-Limit Texas Hold'em worldwide.

Introduction of the Delayed Final Table

In 2008, , the organizers of the (WSOP), announced a significant structural change to the Main Event by pausing play once the final nine players were reached, an innovation dubbed the "November Nine." This decision, revealed on May 1, 2008, aimed to heighten the tournament's drama and publicity by creating a prolonged buildup to the finale, allowing for extended media coverage and storytelling opportunities. The primary rationale behind this delay was to enable , the WSOP's broadcasting partner, to produce a multi-episode television series featuring in-depth player profiles, narratives, and hype-building segments without revealing the outcomes in advance, thereby preserving suspense for viewers. This format responded to the surging demands for televised poker content, which had intensified following the "Moneymaker Effect"—the phenomenon triggered by amateur player Chris Moneymaker's surprise victory in the WSOP Main Event via an online satellite, sparking a massive that drew record entries and mainstream interest. The boom elevated poker from niche appeal to a cultural phenomenon, necessitating innovative broadcasting strategies to sustain and capitalize on growing viewership. Additionally, the introduction of the November Nine was influenced by regulatory challenges posed by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006, which imposed restrictions on advertising and payments, contributing to a decline in television ratings as the industry shifted away from heavy online promotions. To counter this, Harrah's and collaborated on the delayed format, approved by the after over a year of planning, to refocus attention on live tournament excitement and comply with evolving advertising constraints. The first implementation occurred during the 2008 WSOP Main Event, where play halted on July 14 after reaching the final nine, with action resuming on November 9 and 10 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in . aired the edited on , marking a pivotal shift in poker event production.

Format

Selection Process

The (WSOP) Main Event commences with multiple starting flights, typically including Day 1A, 1B, 1C, and sometimes 1D, where entrants receive an initial stack of chips, which varied from 20,000 in 2008 to 50,000 in 2016—and compete in No-Limit Hold'em. Over the ensuing days, typically spanning 7 to 10 sessions of play, the field of thousands of players is systematically reduced through eliminations as the tournament progresses, with survivors advancing to subsequent days until only a small number remain. Starting stacks and the number of flights evolved over the years to accommodate growing participation. The game adheres to standard No-Limit Texas Hold'em rules, with play conducted 10-handed when 10 or fewer players are left, continuing until the 10th-place finisher is eliminated to officially establish the of nine. Blind levels follow a time-based structure, generally lasting 120 minutes each from Day 2 onward, with antes introduced progressively to increase pressure on shorter stacks. Upon reaching nine players, their chip counts and seating assignments are publicly announced by officials, providing the starting stacks for the delayed . Eligibility for the Main Event is open to any individual aged 21 or older who pays the $10,000 buy-in, with no additional residency or qualification requirements beyond compliance with gaming regulations; alternates may be designated for early stages if entries exceed capacity, though this becomes rare as the field narrows to the final nine. The November Nine lineup is revealed by WSOP officials immediately following the elimination of the 10th-place player, often late in the evening on the final summer day of play. Play then pauses, with the selected players resuming months later in November.

Schedule and Logistics

The November Nine format for the (WSOP) Main Event involved a structured timeline designed to accommodate broadcast production and build anticipation. Play typically began in late May and continued through mid-July, with the tournament pausing once nine players remained, usually around July 14–17. This created a hiatus of approximately three to four months—such as the 117-day break in —before resuming in early over two to three days to determine the champion. The final table was consistently held at the Theater within the Rio All-Suite Hotel and in from 2008 to 2016, featuring a live audience, elaborate stage setup, and technical infrastructure for television production. provided comprehensive coverage, incorporating hole-card cameras to reveal players' private cards, with preliminary episodes airing from September and the final table broadcast in October or ; starting in , same-day coverage included a 30-minute delay to maintain suspense. During the pause, players faced restrictions on discussing specific hands or strategies in media appearances to prevent spoilers for the delayed broadcasts. Prize payouts were frozen at the time of the pause, allowing players to know their minimum while preserving the incentive for ; the first-place prize ranged from approximately $7.7 million to $10 million across the years, drawn from a total pool exceeding $60 million based on thousands of entrants. Security measures included enhanced protection for players during the hiatus and event resumption, given the high stakes, such as coordinated travel and on-site monitoring at the venue. While the format maintained consistency, slight variations occurred in resumption dates, such as November 6 in 2010 or October 30–November 1 in 2016, always aligning with early November to maximize viewership.

Annual Results

2008

The 2008 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event marked the debut of the November Nine format, where play paused after reaching the final nine players on July 14, allowing for extended media exposure and a televised finale months later. The tournament attracted a field of 6,844 entrants, generating a prize pool of $64,333,600, with the top 666 finishers receiving payouts starting at $21,230. At the pause, Dennis Phillips of St. Louis, Missouri, held the chip lead with 26,295,000 in chips, representing about 24% of the total chips in play across the nine remaining stacks. Play resumed on November 9 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, culminating in a final table that lasted 274 hands over two days. Peter Eastgate, a 22-year-old professional from Odense, Denmark, entered with 18,875,000 chips and emerged as the champion after defeating Ivan Demidov heads-up. Eastgate won $9,152,416 for first place, becoming the youngest Main Event winner in WSOP history at the time, surpassing Phil Hellmuth's record from 1989. Demidov, a 27-year-old from Moscow, Russia, finished second for $5,809,595 after a grueling 175-hand heads-up match. Key moments included Eastgate's river call on the final hand, where he held A♦5♠ for a wheel straight on a K♠3♥2♦4♣7♠ board against Demidov's 4♥2♥ for two pair, securing the victory. Earlier eliminations featured tense confrontations, such as Eastgate's set of fives holding against Ylon Schwartz's failed river bluff in fourth place. The full final table results were:
PlacePlayerCountryPrize
1Peter EastgateDenmark$9,152,416
2Ivan DemidovRussia$5,809,595
3Dennis PhillipsUnited States$4,517,773
4Ylon SchwartzUnited States$3,794,974
5Scott MontgomeryCanada$3,096,678
6David RheemUnited States$1,772,650
7Kelly KimUnited States$1,424,588
8Darus SuhartoCanada$1,122,374
9Craig MarquisUnited States$961,599
Among the players, Kelly Kim stood out as the first woman to reach the WSOP Main Event since Barbara Enright's fourth-place finish in , entering with 2,620,000 chips and earning $1,424,588 for seventh place. Craig Marquis, a 23-year-old student from , represented the amateur contingent; having played poker for only about 18 months, he entered with 10,210,000 chips but was the first eliminated in ninth place for $961,599 after running pocket kings into Demidov's aces. The delayed format amplified the event's visibility, with broadcasting the four-hour finale on , drawing approximately 2.4 million viewers and a 1.9 rating—up 46% and 52% respectively from the 2007 final table telecast. This surge underscored the November Nine's role in revitalizing poker broadcasts post-2006 UIGEA, though it also highlighted the format's novelty in building suspense through off-season hype.

2009

The (WSOP) Main Event attracted 6,494 entrants, generating a prize pool of $61,043,600. This field represented a slight decline from the record but underscored the event's enduring appeal amid the delayed format. Play paused after Day 6 on July 15, with the nine remaining players—the second iteration of the November Nine—returning in November to resume under heightened media scrutiny. The group showcased growing international participation, featuring players from the , , and the , a diversification from the predominantly American cohort. Darvin Moon of the entered the November Nine as chip leader with 58,930,000 chips, followed by Eric Buchman (34,840,000), Jeff Shulman (17,000,000), Steven Begleiter (16,640,000), (13,215,000), Kevin Schaffel (12,390,000), (9,765,000), Antoine Saout (9,500,000), and James Akenhead (6,800,000). Notable among them was Akenhead, the first British player to reach a WSOP Main Event , marking a milestone for European representation. Seven-time WSOP bracelet winner , a high-profile entrant, exited early in the action, finishing seventh for $1,253,333 after being eliminated by Moon. Saout, a relative newcomer from with limited live tournament experience, held the third-largest stack at one point during the resumption but ultimately placed third. The final table concluded on November 10, with 21-year-old Joe Cada of the United States emerging as champion, defeating runner-up Darvin Moon heads-up to claim the $8,547,042 first prize and his first WSOP bracelet. Cada's victory set a new record as the youngest Main Event winner, surpassing Peter Eastgate's 2008 mark at age 22 and injecting fresh energy into poker's youth demographic. Moon earned $5,182,928 for second place, while Saout received $3,479,670 for third; the full payouts highlighted the event's substantial rewards, with all nine players guaranteed at least $1,010,553. Cada's online poker background, as a qualifier through PokerStars, exemplified the rising role of digital platforms in accessing the Main Event, further broadening global accessibility.

2010

The of Poker (WSOP) Main Event attracted a field of 7,319 entrants, generating a prize pool of $68,798,600 and marking the second-largest turnout and payout in WSOP history up to that point. The tournament paused after Day 8 with the final nine players—the November Nine—advancing to a delayed , selected through the standard elimination process of play down to nine contenders. Jonathan Duhamel of entered as the overwhelming chip leader with 65,975,000 chips, followed closely by American John Dolan with 46,250,000. Play resumed on November 6 at the Theater in , where Duhamel maintained his momentum to claim victory after a grueling three-day . He defeated John Racener heads-up, earning $8,944,310 and becoming the first Canadian to win the WSOP Main Event bracelet. Racener finished second for $5,545,955, while Joseph Cheong took third place with $4,130,049. Notable among the finalists was Candio, an Italian amateur investor who reached fourth place for $3,092,545, marking the deepest run by an Italian in the event's history. Other prominent players included professional , who finished fifth for $2,332,535 after entering with strong credentials from his earlier WSOP Player of the Year contention. A pivotal moment in Duhamel's path to the final table occurred on Day 8, when he called an all-in from Matt Affleck holding A♦ K♥ against Affleck's set of jacks (J♠ J♥) on a board of 10♠ 8♣ 2♦ 4♦ A♣, rivering top two pair to win a pot worth approximately $42 million in chips and seize the lead. This hand exemplified the high-variance drama of the event, underscoring Duhamel's resilience en route to the championship. The 2010 final table, broadcast on , highlighted the November Nine format's ability to build international suspense, with Duhamel's win elevating Canadian representation in poker.

2011

The (WSOP) Main Event drew a field of 6,865 entrants, generating a prize pool of $64.53 million, with the top prize set at $8.71 million. This edition of the November Nine featured a strong contingent of professional players, including several with prior WSOP success and international representation from seven countries. The final table composition highlighted the event's competitive depth, with players pausing after Day 7 on July 19 and resuming on November 5 at the Theater in . Ben Lamb from the entered the November Nine with 20,875,000 chips, part of a dominant summer performance that saw him secure two WSOP gold bracelets—winning the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship for $814,436 and the $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $661,022—along with multiple final tables and the WSOP Player of the Year title. Other notable professionals included Eoghan O'Dea (), who started second in chips with 33,925,000 and finished fifth for $1.72 million after a prior bracelet win in 2008; Sam Holden (), a young online standout who placed sixth for $1.31 million; and Phil Collins (), a mixed-games expert who took fourth for $2.27 million. The sole amateur at the table was Badih Bounahra (/USA), a 49-year-old businessman who entered with 12,390,000 chips and finished eighth for $785,115. Play resumed under the ESPN broadcast schedule, culminating in a three-day that aired live. Martin Staszko () began as chip leader with 40,175,000 but ultimately finished second for $5.43 million after losing the final hand to the winner. Pius Heinz (), a 22-year-old professional, emerged victorious, defeating Staszko heads-up with ace-king against queen-ten to claim the $8.71 million first prize and become the first German WSOP Main Event champion. Lamb secured third place for $4.02 million, solidifying his breakout year. The final table lasted 301 hands, emphasizing strategic play among the pros.

2012

The Main Event drew a field of 6,598 entrants, generating a prize pool of $62,021,200, with the top 666 players earning at least $19,227. Play paused after Day 7 on July 17 with nine players remaining, marking the fifth edition of the delayed format, now dubbed the "October Nine" to avoid conflict with the U.S. . Chip leader Jesse Sylvia of , held 43,875,000 (25.1% of the chips), followed by Andras Koroknai of with 29,375,000 and of , with 28,725,000. The remaining stacks were Robert Salaburu (15,155,000), Jake Balsiger (13,115,000), Jeremy Ausmus (9,805,000), Russell Thomas (24,800,000), Michael Esposito (16,260,000), and Steven Gee (16,860,000). The final table resumed on October 28 at the Penn & Teller Theater in Las Vegas and extended over four days, lasting a record 19 hours and 34 minutes—the longest in WSOP Main Event history—culminating on November 1. A key moment of controversy arose during Day 2 when Robert Salaburu was eliminated in eighth place for $971,360 after suffering a bad beat against Sylvia. Salaburu held pocket sevens and called Sylvia's preflop all-in shove with queen-five offsuit; the board ran out ace-high with no seven, but a queen on the river paired Sylvia's hand, sending Salaburu to the rail in a hand widely viewed as unlucky given his preflop equity advantage of over 80%. Greg Merson emerged as the champion, defeating Jesse Sylvia heads-up after 402 hands of final table play to claim the $8,531,853 first prize and his second WSOP bracelet of the summer—having won Event #57: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em earlier for $1,136,197. Sylvia finished second for $5,295,149, while 21-year-old online qualifier Jake Balsiger took third for $3,979,073, marking the youngest third-place finisher in Main Event history at that point. The final table featured eight Americans and one international player, Koroknai, who exited sixth for $1,640,902; other notable finishers included professional Jeremy Ausmus in fifth ($2,155,313) and Russell Thomas in fourth ($2,851,537).

2013

The (WSOP) Main Event drew a field of 6,352 entrants, generating a prize pool of $59,708,800. Play paused after Day 7 on July 15, with the final nine players advancing to the November Nine, held from November 4 to 5 at the Penn & Teller Theater in . The chip leader entering the delay was JC Tran of the , holding 38 million in chips, followed by Amir Lehavot with 29.7 million. The group represented five countries and included a mix of seasoned professionals and relative newcomers, with total career earnings among them exceeding $20 million at the time. When play resumed after a roughly four-month hiatus, the final table featured intense action over two days. of the emerged as the champion, defeating nine players to claim the $8,361,570 first prize and his first WSOP bracelet. Runner-up Jay Farber, a real estate investor making his first deep Main Event run, earned $5,174,357 for second place. The full final table payouts were as follows:
PlacePlayerCountryPrize (USD)
1Ryan RiessUSA$8,361,570
2Jay FarberUSA$5,174,357
3Amir Lehavot$3,727,023
4Sylvain LoosliFrance$2,791,982
5Marc-Etienne McLaughlin$2,106,376
6JC TranUSA$1,615,303
7Michiel Brummelhuis$1,225,356
8David BenefieldUSA$937,237
9Mark NewhouseUSA$733,224
Among the notable participants was Sylvain Loosli of , who finished fourth for $2,791,982 in his first WSOP appearance, marking the first French player to reach the Main Event . Mark Newhouse, starting ninth in chips with 7.35 million, was eliminated early but achieved the rare feat of back-to-back November Nine appearances the following year. Riess, at 23 years old, became the youngest Main Event winner since 2009, propelled by his aggressive playing style that involved frequent bluffs and position exploitation to build momentum from a mid-stack position. His victory highlighted a table dynamic blending veteran strategy with youthful boldness, culminating in a heads-up where Riess's adaptability secured the title.

2014

The (WSOP) Main Event drew a record field of 6,683 entrants, generating a prize pool of $62,820,200. This growth in participation, up from previous years, inflated the first-place prize to $10 million, the largest in WSOP Main Event history at the time. Play paused after Day 7 with nine players remaining, led in chips by Jorryt van Hoof of the , who held 38,375,000 chips—nearly 19% of the chips in play. , held from November 10 to 12 at the Theater in , featured players from six countries, including the first Brazilian representative, Bruno Politano. The final table concluded after 328 hands, crowning Martin Jacobson of as champion. Jacobson, a professional poker player who entered the event as the Day 1a chip leader, defeated Norwegian Felix Stephensen in heads-up play to win $10,000,000 and his first WSOP , marking the first Swedish victory in the Main Event. Stephensen earned $5,145,968 as runner-up. Among the notable participants was Mark Newhouse, who finished ninth for $730,725, becoming the first player to reach consecutive November Nine final tables after placing ninth in 2013. Another standout was amateur Dan Sindelar, a local and part-time poker player, who entered with 9,805,000 chips and finished seventh for $1,147,154 despite limited prior high-stakes experience.

2015

The 2015 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event drew a field of 6,420 entrants, generating a prize pool of $60,348,000. The tournament paused after Day 7 on July 14, with the nine remaining players—the November Nine—advancing to the final table in November, highlighting a notable level of international diversity among the participants. For the first time, players from five countries reached the WSOP Main Event final table: the United States (five players), Israel, Belgium, Italy, and Canada. This edition also marked the debut of a Belgian player at the November Nine, with 72-year-old Pierre Neuville entering as the second-largest stack and the oldest competitor ever to reach that stage. At the pause, Israel's Ofer Zvi Stern held the chip lead with 29,800,000 chips, followed closely by Neuville with 21,075,000. The international contingent added unique narratives, including Neuville's late-career surge after retiring from a executive role to pursue poker full-time, and Italy's Federico Butteroni, a 25-year-old with the shortest stack of 6,200,000 chips, who demonstrated resilience by surviving deep into despite his underdog position. Canada's , starting with 6,225,000 chips, rounded out the short stacks but was eliminated first in November. The final table convened November 8–10 at the Penn & Teller Theater in , broadcast on . American dominated the final table, entering with 25,550,000 chips and eliminating six of his eight opponents en route to victory after 184 hands. At 24 years old, McKeehen claimed his first WSOP gold bracelet and a career-high payday, leveraging his aggressive style to build a commanding lead early. The event underscored the growing global appeal of the WSOP Main Event, with non-American players accounting for four seats and contributing to a field that reflected poker's expanding international footprint.
PlacePlayerCountryPrize
1st$7,683,346
2ndJosh Beckley$4,470,896
3rdNeil Blumenfield$3,398,298
4thMax $2,615,361
5thZvi $1,911,423
6thThomas Cannuli$1,426,283
7thPierre Neuville$1,203,293
8thFederico Butteroni$1,097,056
9th$1,001,020

2016

The (WSOP) Main Event drew a field of 6,737 entrants, generating a prize pool of $63,327,800, marking a slight increase from the previous year's attendance but still below the all-time highs of the mid-2000s . Play proceeded under the established November Nine format for the final time, with action pausing after Day 7 on July 19 to build suspense for the televised . At that point, Cliff Josephy of the led with 74,600,000 in chips, followed closely by with 67,925,000; the nine players hailed from six countries, including first-time representatives from the (Vojtech Ruzicka) and (Fernando ). The final table resumed on October 30 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in , broadcast across platforms and streamed live on PokerGO. Nguyen, a 39-year-old resident originally from with limited prior success, emerged as the champion after a marathon session lasting over 18 hours across three days, defeating the field in 364 hands to claim the $8,005,310 first-place prize and his first WSOP bracelet. Gordon Vayo of finished as runner-up, earning $4,661,228 after a grueling 182-hand heads-up duel marked by aggressive play and multiple lead changes; discussions of a potential deal during heads-up were considered but ultimately rejected, leading to the full payout structure. Other notable finishes included Kenny Hallaert () in third for $3,453,035, a director with 22 prior WSOP cashes, and Michael Ruane () in fifth for $1,800,127, marking his first major appearance. Nguyen's victory stood out for its improbable flair, as he entered heads-up trailing significantly but mounted a comeback through bold bluffs and timely doubles, including a pivotal pot where he called Vayo's all-in with bottom pair to seize the lead. The event's conclusion signaled the end of the November Nine era, with WSOP officials announcing a shift to immediate resolution starting in to enhance momentum and viewer engagement.

Discontinuation

Reasons for Ending

The discontinuation of the November Nine format was primarily driven by a new broadcasting partnership that enabled more immediate and comprehensive coverage of the (WSOP) Main Event. In May 2017, the WSOP announced a four-year agreement with Poker Central and , which included expanded and television coverage starting from Day 1 of the tournament, totaling over 40 hours of broadcast time across and during July. This deal replaced the previous nine-year , allowing organizers to eliminate the four-month delay in favor of a one-day break before , as the new production capabilities supported real-time viewer engagement without the need for postponed airing. Player feedback played a significant role in the decision, with many participants voicing complaints about the psychological and practical burdens of the extended hiatus. The four-month wait often induced considerable stress, as players were unable to fully relax or plan their lives while remaining in , leading to disruptions in personal and routines, including and visa complications for international competitors. Additionally, the delay hindered endorsement opportunities, particularly after the 2011 Black Friday indictments curtailed the and limited sponsorship deals that once capitalized on the prolonged publicity window. WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart acknowledged that such input from players was instrumental in reevaluating the format. The evolving media landscape further diminished the necessity of the delayed format, as the rise of streaming platforms like Twitch and PokerGO catered to audiences' preference for instant gratification over edited, postponed broadcasts. By 2017, advancements in live production and the growth of digital poker content made it feasible to deliver high-quality, real-time coverage, reducing reliance on the November Nine's strategy of building suspense through pre-recorded features and prime-time slots that competed with major sports programming. The WSOP's official statement emphasized that the change would improve overall production quality by aligning the event with live viewing trends. Economic considerations also contributed, as the post-2011 stabilization of poker's popularity lessened the hype-building value of the delay. The Black Friday events severely impacted and sponsorship revenues, shifting the industry's focus from explosive growth to sustained interest, where the prolonged format no longer generated proportional excitement or financial returns compared to continuous live events. The 2016 November Nine marked the final use of the delayed structure.

2017 and Beyond

Following the discontinuation of the November Nine format as part of a new multi-year broadcasting agreement with and Poker Central, the (WSOP) Main Event returned to an immediate structure, played over three days from July 20 to 22 after a one-day break from the field reaching nine players. emerged as the champion, defeating Dan Ott heads-up to claim the $8,150,000 first-place prize and the WSOP bracelet. This shift marked the end of the multi-month delay, allowing the tournament to conclude during the summer schedule for the first time since 2006. In the years that followed, the WSOP Main Event maintained this streamlined format with consistent summer finales, drawing large fields and producing notable champions. won the 2018 event after a marathon heads-up match against Tony Miles, securing $8,800,000. The 2019 tournament saw , a German player of Iranian descent, take the title with a dominant performance, earning $10,000,000 from a field of 8,569 entrants. This immediate-play approach has become standard, with final tables typically spanning two to three days shortly after the money bubble bursts. Media coverage evolved significantly in the post-November Nine era, enhancing viewer engagement through and comprehensive broadcasts. PokerGO, launched in as part of the , provides coverage with revealed hole cards, offering real-time action to subscribers and capturing the intensity of key hands. complements this with edited highlight episodes aired post-event, focusing on dramatic moments and player stories to reach a broader audience. Field sizes and prize pools have shown steady growth, reflecting renewed interest in the event. The 2023 Main Event attracted 10,043 entrants, generating a $93,399,900 prize pool and awarding $12,100,000 for his victory. The 2024 event set records with 10,112 entrants and a $94,041,600 prize pool, crowning Jonathan Tamayo champion for $10,000,000. In 2025, 9,735 entrants created a $90,535,500 prize pool, with winning $10,000,000. This rebound from earlier years underscores the format's appeal, with first-place prizes consistently exceeding $8 million and total payouts supporting over 1,500 players annually. While the WSOP has pursued international expansions—such as the ongoing WSOP Europe series in the and additional circuit events in and —the Main Event's core structure remains stable, held annually in as a $10,000 no-limit hold'em freezeout tournament.

Reception and Impact

Criticism

The November Nine format faced substantial criticism from players for the psychological and professional hardships imposed by the four-month delay between qualifying in July and resuming play in November. This hiatus often exacerbated anxiety and mental strain, as players like 2008 champion reported feeling nervous and disconnected from the tournament's momentum upon returning, with the pressure of massive prize jumps—such as Kelly Kim's potential leap from $591,869 to $900,670—intensifying the stress. Dennis Phillips, the 2008 runner-up, noted the exhaustion leading up to the break and the subsequent difficulty in maintaining focus amid rapid blind increases and dynamics. In some cases, the wait disrupted careers, with players like 2012 winner highlighting how it prevented immediate celebration of life-changing achievements and complicated transitions, such as leveraging the guaranteed minimum payout of over $1 million for professional opportunities. Fairness concerns centered on how the delay disadvantaged short stacks and eroded the relative value of chip holdings. Critics argued that pausing play allowed deeper-stacked players more time to study opponents and refine strategies through coaching, while short stacks like 2011's Ben Lamb—entering with 20.875 million chips—lost momentum and faced heightened pressure from escalating blinds upon resumption, leading to quicker eliminations. This structural shift altered tournament dynamics, as players could change playing styles during the break, potentially undermining the endurance test inherent to live poker. Sponsorship opportunities, while enabled by the delay for publicity, were restricted in practice, as players faced limitations on promotional activities to avoid influencing the outcome or violating broadcasting rules. Fans voiced frustration over spoiler risks in the age, where the public reveal of the final nine players months early made it easy to encounter unintended results online, diminishing the drama for casual viewers tuning into broadcasts. The extended wait also sapped excitement compared to immediate live resolutions, with many preferring the unfiltered tension of continuous play over prolonged anticipation that often felt artificial. Media critiques focused on how the format's emphasis on player backstories and hype sometimes backfired, creating unrealistic expectations that led to backlash when performances faltered. A notable example was 2013's Mark Newhouse, whose underdog narrative and prior cashes generated significant buildup, only for him to bust in ninth place after 36 hands, an outcome he described as emotionally devastating amid the overexposure. Overall, these issues contributed to a viewership decline from the format's 2008 peak of 2.4 million viewers (a 46% increase from 2007), with 2010 ratings dropping to 1.56 million—nearly returning to pre-delay levels—as audience interest waned despite initial boosts.

Legacy in Poker Media

The November Nine format revolutionized poker broadcasting by introducing a deliberate pause after the field narrowed to nine players, allowing to produce multi-episode series that built narrative tension through unspoiled coverage of months later. This innovation, spearheaded by WSOP executive Ty Stewart in , enabled deeper storytelling around players' backgrounds and strategies, marking the first major shift toward timely, serialized poker television that heightened and viewer investment. By contrast to prior tape-delayed broadcasts that often revealed outcomes prematurely, the delay preserved drama, influencing subsequent poker media formats focused on extended player arcs. Player profiling emerged as a cornerstone of this legacy, transforming anonymous finalists into household names and global ambassadors for the game. The extended interval permitted extensive media exposure, sponsorship opportunities, and ; for instance, 2008 chip leader Dennis Phillips leveraged his November Nine appearance to become a prominent poker ambassador, drawing over 300 fans to the finale in a display of communal support that amplified the event's emotional stakes. This approach not only created stars like Phillips but also broadened poker's international appeal, sustaining interest amid the post-2003 boom by humanizing competitors through profiles on their journeys, such as Russian player Ivan Demidov's concurrent success in the Europe. Viewership metrics underscored the format's immediate impact, with the 2008 finale attracting 2.4 million viewers—a 46% surge over prior years—and overall WSOP coverage rising 69% from 2007 to 2009, while 2009 saw a further 16% increase. These peaks helped perpetuate the into the by drawing mainstream audiences to ESPN's programming, where the multi-week buildup fostered heightened anticipation and sustained ratings. Culturally, the November Nine inspired enduring narratives in poker media, including books and graphic novels that romanticized the delayed drama, such as Anish Patel's Final Nine, a comic series directly modeled on the event's player introductions and high-stakes tension. The format's structure also influenced other tournaments, like the World Poker Tour's adoption of delayed final tables starting in 2018 to mirror its broadcast-friendly suspense. Long-term, it prompted the WSOP to evolve toward hybrid live/delayed models, as seen in 2011's introduction of same-day coverage with a 30-minute tape delay, and the 2017 media deal with Poker Central and that replaced the multi-month hiatus with a one-day break, enhancing online engagement through real-time streaming while retaining narrative depth.

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