The first two starting flights of the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Hammond Opening Event went off without a hitch last Thursday. Following two more flights, the final flight took place this past Saturday, attracting more than 1,000 players. By the time the final count was taken, 2,563 players had signed up for the $400 buy-in event.

With registration closed, the tournament’s initial guarantee of $777,777 was easily beaten. With the last-minute push made by registrants, the event is offering a total prize pool of $845,790. The top 220 finishers ultimately took home some cash, the least of which was $849.

The turnout produced an incredible return on investment for many, but especially for the top ten finalists. For the buy-in of only $400, the first-place prize was $124,385. In addition, the winner added a Circuit gold ring to his or her jewelry box. If they don’t have one, they can certainly afford to buy one with the prize money.

The tournament wrapped up yesterday after a long day of action. It all came down to Chicago player Chris Fuchs battling it out against James Gregg, who almost didn’t make it to the final table. Fuchs has been a recreational player for about ten years but, according to Hendon Mob, this was his first recorded cash win.