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Event 4 of the World Series of Poker Europe, a Shootout with a 3,200 Euro buy-in, is now over. Tristan Wade of the United States took home the title along with a first-place prize worth over 182k Euro.

With 10 players remaining on the final day of the tournament, Wade and other players requested and were granted a push-back of the blinds, allowing him to stay out of danger in the day’s early stages while observing his opponents. The move obviously proved to be a wise one.

John Armbrust, also of the U.S., was the first player to face elimination. He was caught in a bluff and crippled by Max Silver, and then knocked out a few hands later from the A-7 of Taylor Paur. Armbrust failed to improve his 6-6 on the board.

About an hour and a half later, James Dempsey was eliminated by Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier, holding 8-8 against 9-9. Emil Patel then hit the rail in 7th place, followed shortly by Steve O’Dwyer. Patel and O’Dwyer received 28k and 36k Euro, respectively, for their performances.

Wade continued to gradually build his momentum, letting his opponents knock each other out and crossing the million-chip point before anyone else. Grospellier and Max Silver were then eliminated in 5th and 4th places, earning 48k and 63k Euro respectively, after a schooling from Michael Watson. Wade was responsible for the elimination of Richard Toth (84k Euro), and heads-up play ensued.

Wade had to face a minor chip deficit initially, but was able to grind down Watson’s stack, doubling up when he could and winning minor battles whenever possible. On the final hand, Watson pushed all-in with A-5 against Wade’s J-J. The board provided no help to either player, giving Wade the victory, the bracelet and over 182k Euro. Runner-up Watson scored 112k Euro of his own.