Who Has Taken 12th Before?
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There are currently 12 players left in the Main Event. It might not be the most remembered position as we approach the final table, but some big names have finished 12th over the past 10 years.
Although not the most well-known player back then, Dutch Boyd would go on to collect 24 additional WSOP cashes including two bracelets in $2,500 Six-Handed No Limit Holdem and Limit Holdem.
It wouldn’t be until 2007 that another regular tournament name grabbed 12th place when Ray Henson collected just under $500,000 for falling two places shy of the final table. Henson has added over $500,000 to his lifetime earnings including three WSOP Circuit gold rings. Chris Klodnicki is the most accomplished on the list with over $7 million in lifetime earnings including 22 WSOP cashes and 6 final tables.
John Magill – who collected the most for his 12th place – has managed to add only two more WSOP cashes to his poker record and amazingly sees his $1,154,527 payout equate to nearly as much as what 7th place here would take home.
| Year | Player | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dutch Boyd | $80,000 |
| 2004 | James Grimes | $373,000 |
| 2005 | Conor Tate | $600,000 |
| 2006 | John Magill | $1,154,527 |
| 2007 | Ray Henson | $476, 926 |
| 2008 | Chris Klodnicki | $591,869 |
| 2009 | Billy Kopp | $896,730 |
| 2010 | Adam Levy | $635,011 |
| 2011 | Bryan Devonshire | $607,882 |
| 2012 | Scott Abrams | $590,442 |
| 2013 | ??? | $573,204 |
Although PokerNews wishes no one to finish in 12th place, one of these remaining players will have to. Luckily however they will be in great company that features many accomplished players, multiple WSOP bracelets and Circuit gold rings and millions in additional earnings.