The long-time pro with over $2.3 million in live earnings and several near misses in big events coming in to the final table, finally has a major live title and took a $416,127 first-place prize to go along with it.
Gregg had to outlast a tough final six that included high-stakes pro Chris "Genus28" Lee and eventual runner-up Stephen "sizzlinbetta" Reynolds to further cement his burgeoning rep as a top caliber pro.
A past winner of the Sunday Million under the alias wwwBTHEREcom, Gregg now joins the elite WPT Champions Club and earned a seat into next year's WPT Championship with the win.
Reynolds, Lee Make Valiant Runs
Chip leader for most of the final table, Stephen "sizzlinbetta" Reynolds looked to have the inside track on the title as he entered heads-up play with Gregg with a roughly 2-1 chip advantage.
After letting Gregg close the gap early on Reynolds stretched that lead out to 12 million to 3 million in chips before a key double-up got Gregg back in the game.
in hand #202, Gregg limped for 150,000 and Reynolds shoved over the top but Gregg insta-called holding 9♦ 9♥.
Reynolds's A♦ 5♦ couldn't catch up and Gregg was back up to 6 million in chips.
From there, Gregg slowly overtook Reynolds and pulled away for the title.
Reynolds earned $244,877 for his runner-up finish.
Lee, who started the day third in chips and held his own with Reynolds and Gregg over the first 100 hands, eventually fell back to finish third for $158,450.
Online grinder Larry "BBOY3310" Sharp moved his way up from being the short stack to finish in fourth and earn $108,034.
The full results and payouts for the final six:
1st: Anthony Gregg - $416,127 2nd: Stephen Reynolds - $244,877 3rd: Chris Lee Lee - $158,450 4th: Larry Sharp - $108,034 5th: Chris Vandeursen - $76,824 6th: Andre Nyffeler - $61,619For a complete recap of all the action, check the WPT Live Updates.
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