After several days of action and a final table filled with tough competition, the Summer Classic $100,000 Guaranteed has officially crowned a champion.
When the dust settled, it was Alex Kimpel who emerged victorious after an intense heads-up battle against Friday Santos that lasted nearly an hour.
The final hand began with Friday Santos holding 8♣ 5♣ while Alex Kimpel looked down at J♠ 2♥. After Alex called a 50,000-chip bet, Santos moved all-in for approximately 950,000. Alex made the call, putting the tournament title on the line.
The board ran out:
4♥ J♦ 7♠ K♣ K♠
Kimpel’s flopped pair of jacks held up, securing the final pot and bringing the Summer Classic to conclusion.
For his runner-up finish, Friday Santos earned $13,451 after an impressive tournament run that included a hard-fought heads-up performance.
With the victory, Alex Kimpel claimed the Summer Classic Trophy and the tournament’s top prize of $20,770.
Congratulations to Alex on an outstanding performance, and thank you to everyone who made this year’s Summer Classic $100K GTD another unforgettable event. We look forward to seeing players back in action at the Showdown Series with over $100K guarantees, featuring 10 trophy events, September 9-12 at Orange City Poker.
