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Ben Yu Triumphs Over Nikita Kuznetsov in WSOP Event #56
Ben Yu emerged victorious in the WSOP Event #56, securing his fourth WSOP bracelet. The tournament, held during the WSOP 2021, featured a buy-in of $10,000 and attracted 329 entries, creating a prize pool of $3,067,925. The top 50 players made it into the money, with Ben Yu taking home the largest share of $721,000.
In the final heads-up match, Ben Yu faced off against Nikita Kuznetsov from Russia. Despite a strong performance, Kuznetsov had to settle for the runner-up position, earning $446,000. The final hand saw Yu's pocket Jacks hold against Kuznetsov's pocket Deuces.
Ben Yu expressed his excitement about winning another bracelet, noting that each victory holds a special place for him. He also mentioned that he plans to play in every tournament until the end of the series, confident in his bankroll after this significant win.
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