Nichan Khorchidian Tops $3,300 Main Event Final Table as Anton Wigg and Andrey Pateychuk Look to Strike
The stage is set for an epic finale as the $3,300 Main Event at the 2024 Merit Poker Gatsby Gala Series reaches its climactic final table. After days of intense action at the Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino, only nine players remain, each eyeing the coveted trophy and the $307,700 top prize. The penultimate day whittled the field down to these final contenders, all of whom have locked up at least $30,770, but only one will walk away a champion.
Leading the pack is Nichan Khorchidian, who bagged a commanding 12,075,000 chips, good for 60 big blinds when play resumes. Khorchidian is no stranger to this stage, having finished as the runner-up in a Merit Poker Main Event earlier this year. With redemption and glory on his mind, he’ll look to turn his dominant stack into the ultimate prize.
Final Table Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nichan Khorchidian | Lebanon | 12,075,000 | 60 |
| 2 | Bogdan Jontulovic | Serbia | 9,300,000 | 47 |
| 3 | Anton Wigg | Sweden | 9,225,000 | 46 |
| 4 | Vedat Yilmaz | Turkey | 8,625,000 | 43 |
| 5 | Adrian State | Romania | 6,400,000 | 32 |
| 6 | Naji Tannoury | Lebanon | 5,700,000 | 29 |
| 7 | Dmitry Gromov | Russia | 5,500,000 | 28 |
| 8 | Andrey Pateychuk | Russia | 3,200,000 | 16 |
| 9 | Felipe Ketzer | Brazil | 1,275,000 | 6 |
Hot on his heels is Bogdan Jontulovic, whose late surge secured him 9,300,000 chips, marking a career-best moment as he makes his first final table in the series. Joining him near the top is EPT champion Anton Wigg, a decorated pro with over $5,000,000 in career earnings, sitting comfortably with 9,225,000 chips and poised to make a big impact.
The final table lineup also features a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars. Dmitry Gromov, a WPT champion and Merit Poker legend with over 40 career final table appearances, and Andrey Pateychuk, a former Merit Main Event champion, bring immense experience and determination to the field. Meanwhile, Felipe Ketzer, making his third Main Event final table appearance this year, will fight to spin up his short stack of 1,275,000 chips.
With blinds resuming at 100,000/200,000 with a 200,000 big blind ante, the action is sure to be fast-paced as players battle for their share of the remaining payouts. Only one will claim the trophy and the title of 2024 Merit Poker Gatsby Gala Series Main Event Champion.
Remaining Payouts
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