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WSOP Event #89: $1,000 Flip & Go presented by GGPoker was good for a roller coaster of excitement, ending in a victory for Dong Meng.
Despite being sidelined from the Main Event due to illness, Meng seized the opportunity to shine in this unique tournament. Undeterred by the stakes, he used just one bullet.
Originally 1,022 hopefuls threw their hats in the ring. Through the tournament’s flipping stage, that number was whittled down to 128 survivors, each of whom secured at least $2,000 from the substantial $1,182,810 prize pool and started playing for the win.
Meng, a software engineer, considers poker more than a mere pastime. “Poker is a hobby that I take quite seriously,” he stated, emphasizing his ongoing learning journey in the game. His passion and commitment were clearly displayed as he bested the crowd favorite and Huster Casino Live personality, Wesley Fei.
Fei seemed set to run the table, but it was Meng who took home the glory and a pretty decent payday of $160,490 – the most significant cash win of his career.
| Result | Player | Country | Prize |
| 1 | Dong Meng | United States | $160,490 |
| 2 | Wesley Fei | China | $100,120 |
| 3 | Brady Hinnegan | Canada | $71,700 |
| 4 | Kevin Eyster | United States | $52,280 |
| 5 | Pete Chen | Taiwan | $38,600 |
| 6 | David Williams | United States | $28,870 |
| 7 | Eric Wasserson | United States | $21,880 |
| 8 | Drew Gonzalez | United States | $16,790 |
| 9 | Andrew Sandomire | United States | $13,070 |