Brindise is the new US Poker Champion for 2009!

The 2009 U.S. Poker Championship ended last Wednesday at Taj Mahal, Atlantic City. The Champion was William Brindise who defeated Men “the Master” Nguyen in heads-up challenge, claiming the Main Event and a prize of $261,800.

In Main Event’s final table, Brian Lemke also took part, known as the 2009 World Series of Poker bracelet winner. Lemke, Justin Shronk’s cousin earned $46,200 and the fifth place.

The Main Event had

- 154 players

- $770,000 total prize pool

The PLO event had

– only 32 players

- $80,000 total prize pool.

2009 US Poker Championship Final Table Payouts

1. William Brindise – $261,800
2. Men “the Master” Nguyen – $138,600
3. Eric Ladny – $77,000
4. Gordon Eng – $53,900
5. Brian Lemke – $46,200
6. Nick Binger – $30,800
7. Anton Smolyanskiy – $23,100