A tough week of play that witnessed dreams shattered and hopes crushed and hundreds of millions of dollars in chips circulating around 6,844 players, has passed and finally the World Series of Poker US 10,000 Championship No Limit Hold ‘em Main Event obtained a final table.

The players will play in November, when the tournament will resume in order to allow a near-live broadcast of the action. Despite this being called the Year of the Pro, no major names feature. Mike Matusow came closest, busting out in 30th; 11-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth came 45th.

The chip leader on US 26.295m is Dennis Phillips from Cottage Hills, Illinois. He has slightly under US 5,000 in recorded tournament winnings in the World Series of Poker circuit events – that will be given a boost soon, however, as even a 9th place finish will net him US 900,670.