Brek Schutten, already a World Series of Poker bracelet winner, added a WSOP Circuit ring to his trophy case by taking down the $1,700 Main Event at Horseshoe Hammond in Indiana. The Michigan pro collected $185,594 for the victory, boosting his career tournament earnings to $6.2 million—good for fourth all-time on Michigan’s money list, trailing only WSOP Main Event champion Ryan Riess and a handful of others.
Schutten Stays the Course, Dominates Final Table
The Main Event featured 622 entrants, easily surpassing the $1 million guarantee at the renowned Chicagoland poker room. Schutten faced a tough decision before Day 2, as his wife was ill, but chose to play and swiftly seized control of the tournament. By the time only six players remained, he held roughly 40% of all chips in play.
Schutten entered heads-up action against Brian Craig with a significant chip lead, though both players had more than 30 big blinds to work with. The match ended quickly—Schutten’s bigger pocket pair held, clinching the title and sending Craig home with the $123,721 runner-up prize.
WSOPC Hammond Main Event Final Table Results
Rank | Player | Prize |
---|---|---|
1 | Brek Schutten | $185,594 |
2 | Brian Craig | $123,721 |
3 | Merritt Kuhn | $84,267 |
4 | Brian Landon | $58,631 |
5 | Natan Lidukhover | $41,691 |
6 | Andrew Brinkley | $39,315 |
7 | Arnestos Armonas | $22,551 |
8 | Sung Kim | $17,172 |
9 | Jorge Galarza | $13,391 |
Career Milestones Continue for Schutten
This triumph is Schutten’s third major tournament victory. In 2022, he won his WSOP bracelet in the $25,000 High Roller for $1,405,641, and his run at the 2021 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown earned him $1,261,095. With $6.2 million in lifetime earnings, Schutten solidifies his place among Michigan’s elite tournament players.
Schutten’s consistency and poise under pressure continue to set him apart as one of the Midwest’s top professionals, now holding both a WSOP bracelet and WSOPC ring.