WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Reaches Final Table of Six
The 584-runner World Poker Tour event narrows to six players, with the final table set for December in Las Vegas.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Casino
The World Poker Tour Bay 101 Shooting Star tournament, which started with 584 runners, has reached a final table of six players. The final table will play out in December in Las Vegas during the WPT World Championship.
Why it matters
The tournament's field narrowed through a series of high-profile eliminations, including several PokerNews Podcast hosts and cohosts. The December final table will be played as part of the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas.
The tournament began with 584 runners and featured 55 Shooting Star bounties worth $2,500 each. The field has been reduced to six players, and the final table's results will not be known until play concludes in December.
The players
World Poker Tour
The World Poker Tour is a professional poker tournament series that hosts events around the world, including the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas.
Phil Hellmuth
Phil Hellmuth is a professional poker player widely known as one of the most decorated players in World Series of Poker history.
Mike Holtz
Mike Holtz is a poker player and PokerNews Podcast host who was eliminated from the Bay 101 Shooting Star event.
The details
Several PokerNews Podcast hosts and cohosts were eliminated along the way, including Mike Holtz, Chad Holloway, and Ben Ludlow. Phil Hellmuth was eliminated by Michael Wang in 49th place, earning $11,400.
Timeline
Day 1A, Level 8: Mike Holtz was eliminated by Nicholas Ralph in a preflop all-in hand.
Day 1B, Level 5: Chad Holloway was eliminated by Brian Luo in a preflop all-in hand.
Day 3, Level 18: Phil Hellmuth was eliminated by Michael Wang in 49th place.
December: The final table will play out in Las Vegas during the WPT World Championship.
Industry Dynamics
The WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star final table is set to be played in December as part of the WPT World Championship, a recurring Las Vegas finale that anchors the tour's season. The event's bounty structure, with 55 bounties worth $2,500 each, reflects the promotional mechanics the WPT has used to drive player participation in its televised tournaments.
Viewers interested in following the final table can look for the WPT World Championship broadcast in December. Fans planning to attend in person should note that the final table is scheduled for Las Vegas.
The takeaway
Tournament outcomes can shift quickly in poker, and the six remaining players will compete for the title when the final table convenes in December. Following official WPT announcements will provide the most reliable updates on schedule and broadcast details.
What happens next
The six-player final table will be played in December in Las Vegas during the WPT World Championship.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pokernews.
