World Poker Final decided

11/15/2007

Following a closely fought heads up between Nick Schulman and Mike Vela, the latter was declared winner of this year's World Poker Finals, taking the $1 704 986 top prize. Schulman had to be content with second placing and a still-generous $864 652 payday.

First man ousted from the final table in the competition was Mark Weitzman, who was taken down by former champ Nenad Medic early in the game.

But it was Mike Vela who dominated much of the action, taking out Mike White in fifth place and Tom Dwan in fourth place, and then demolishing Medic himself in third to set up the heads up against 2005 WPF champion Schulman. With a significant chip lead it did not take Vela long to despatch his last opponent. Schulman moved all-in with pocket fives, and Vela called with A-Q. Vela flopped two pair, and no miracle card came for Schulman, who had to settle for second place.