The 2012 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event had a field of 420 players which included: Jason Mercier, Scott Seiver, David Benyamine, Bertrand Grospellier, Eugene Katchalov, Daniel Negreanu, and Justin Bonomo.
Hellmuth also secured his lead on Antonio Esfandiari for 2012 WSOP Player of the Year and will maintain his first place position unless October Nine player Greg Merson wins the 2012 WSOP Main Event.