Auckland poker player Dan Sing won the Main Event of the New Zealand Poker Open at Sky City Casino in Auckland last night, earning $50,860.
After 17 hours of play over two days, Sing outlasted 176 players that all paid $1,100 to enter the tournament, which generated a prize poolof $176,000.
Singh claimed the title after a thrilling two-hour heads up battle with Wellington player Charlie Hawes who walked away with $33,090.
The Main Event was the flagship event of the seven-day tournament series, which featured six events and attracted many of New Zealand's top poker players.
New Zealand Poker Open Main Event payouts: Winner: Dan SING(Auckland) $50,860 2nd place: Charlie HAWES (Wellington) $33,090 3rd Place: Nic OIKAWA (Palmerston North) $19,360 4th Place: Jason McMAHON (Tokoroa) $15,310 5th Place: Koray TURKER - Auckland ($13,200) 6th Place: Cole SWANNACK - Auckland ($7390) 7th Place: Rachel BELLARD (Whakatane) $6160 9th Place: Geoffrey FITZPATRICK (Auckland) $4400
