Youngster’s $25K Gamble Pays Off with WPT Alpha 8 Victory ($684,684) 

Contents. $25,800 WPT Alpha 8 Final Table Results. Last Day Activity. Although Day 403 of the World Poker Tour World Championship garnered the majority of attention, a quieter yet similarly intense battle took place at Wynn Las Vegas. The $25,800 WPT Alpha 8, which is the most expensive buy-in event at the WPT World Championships, took place without live streaming or large audiences—just a small group of elite players concentrating on the game. For these top players, it wasn’t about the spectacle. As 2024 came to a close, it was a final opportunity for glory, competing against some of the best poker players for a year-end victory and a significant portion of the $2,775,000 prize pool. Once Noel Rodriguez finished in third place, Travis Egbert and Naj Ajez put aside their competition momentarily and reached an agreement, each securing $600,000. This left $413,684 and the Alpha 8 trophy available, and a quick heads-up match resulted in Egbert emerging as the unscathed champion. The $25K tournament was new ground for Egbert, who typically excels in mid-stakes games. Although the 24-year-old lacked experience at the higher levels of poker, they were certainly not seen as easy pickings.