BPO Championship: Final Table Set, Willmeth Leads

We are now down to our final eight players as they battle it out for the $24,000 first prize and the BPO Championship trophy. Phil Willmeth caught fire here early and is leading the way.

The players are now on a break and will return at 5 P.M. (PST) and play down a winner. The live stream will be on a 30 minute delay so will begin at 5:30 P.M. (PST). You can tune in at our  livestream page and on twitch.tv/barpokeropen.

Poker pro Jesse Sylvia and Ebony Kenney will be commentating on all the final table action so make sure to tune in. When the players return the blinds will be 40,000/80,000 with a 10,000 ante. Below is a full list of the  final table chip counts and seating assignments.

Seat 1. Donna Rohwer (NPL)- 1,595,000
Seat 2. Andy Giatas (EPT)- 1,955,000
Seat 3. Tim McPhillips (EPT)- 545,000
Seat 4. Debbie Yurga (Suit Up Poker)- 1,510,000
Seat 5. Phil Willmeth (The Poker Pub)- 2,750,000
Seat 6. Mark Yurga (Suit Up Poker)- 1,695,000
Seat 7. Rich Brennan (EPT)- 2,395,000
Seat 8. Thomas McDonald (NPL)- 1,600,000