

McLean Carr Wins WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star: Phil Hellmuth's Unlucky Day
The WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star tournament concluded with a dramatic final table, where McLean Carr emerged as the ultimate winner. The day started with a significant blow for Phil Hellmuth, who was eliminated in 6th place after losing a crucial hand to Andy Seth.
In a pivotal moment, Andy Seth won $5000 bounty for eliminating Phil Hellmuth. McLean Carr became the chip leader after a key hand against Andy Seth, showcasing his strategic prowess. Matt Keikoan, a local favorite from San Jose, was eliminated in 5th place after losing to Andy Seth. Hassan Habib followed, exiting in 4th place after a tough loss to McLean Carr.
Dan O'Brian was eliminated in 3rd place after a intense battle with McLean Carr and Andy Seth. The final heads-up match between Andy Seth and McLean Carr lasted over two hours and 56 hands. Despite a valiant effort, Andy Seth ultimately fell to McLean Carr, who secured the victory with a final hand that earned him $878,500 and a WPT bracelet.
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