Greg Merson Wins 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event, Player of the Year

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United States player Greg Merson has won the 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event.

In addition to winning poker's most coveted title, the 26-year-old from Massachusetts also earned the honor of 2012 WSOP Player of the Year. Merson trailed Phil Hellmuth going into the final table and needed to win in order to win Player of the Year honors.  Hellmuth finished second in this year's race--the same finishing position he earned last year.

Merson’s 2012 WSOP win amounted to a whopping $8.5 million as he beat out Jesse Sylvia to take the prize, which includes a gold bracelet. 

Congratulations to Greg Merson, the new World Champion and WSOP Player of the Year.

- Ace King, Gambling911.com

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