Overview

• The World Series of Poker concluded its investigation into the $1,500 Millionaire Maker final table and decided not to recognize a champion or award the event’s bracelet.
• First- and second-place prizes were split equally between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll, giving each finalist $1,133,750.
• Jesse Yaginuma will still receive the $1 million ClubWPT Gold bonus that triggered concerns over potential collusion.
• The Nevada Gaming Control Board led the confidential investigation under Caesars’ WSOP licensing.
• Prominent players such as Daniel Negreanu have called for clearer anti-collusion rules to prevent similar controversies in future tournaments.