James Akenhead is one of WSOP November Nine 2009.

The final table of the 2009 Main Event has been decided.

All nine are now millionaires and in November they meet again in Las Vegas to settle who gets the grand prize of $8.5 million dolars and the Main Event glory.

James Akenhead — Akenhead came to the world’s attention when Grant Hinkle beat his A-K with 10-4 to win the 3,900-plus-player, $1,500 no-limit hold ‘em event that set records here a year ago. Now, the 27-year-old English pro finds himself the short stack.

“The $8.5 [million] first place and the bracelet, becoming world champion, those two things both inspire me,” Akenhead said, relieved to still be part of the group. “I really in my mind have two goals, and they’re both the same thing — to get the big prize and to win the tournament. To win, you have to be focused on coming first. The fame that comes with all this is obviously big, but I haven’t thought too much about it. I’m just going to take it as it comes and focus on the poker.”

November Nine chip count