Professional poker player Robert Williamson III, also a member of the
Ultimate Blackjack Tour, won the
Battle of 
the Superstars on Jan.19, 2007. Twenty-seven of the top blackjack and poker players competed for the $100,000 in prize money, with the final table competition lasting over 10 hours. Williamson won the coveted
UBT medallion, saying, "I am very proud and honored to be part of the
Ultimate Blackjack Tour and its recent success."
The
Battle of the Superstars, taped in Los Angeles, will air on CBS during season 2 of the
UBT. The show made history last Christmas with the highest ratings ever for a televised card game show.
The all-star lineup included Anthony Curtis, Kenny Einiger, James Grosjean, Johnny Chan, Blair Rodman, Annie Duke, Phil Hellmuth, and Williamson.
After a grueling one-day session, only six players advanced to the final table. The format began with elimination blackjack, then switched to no-limit hold'em poker during final table action on Friday.
These were the second- through sixth-place finishes:
2. Kenny Einiger
3. Hollywood Dave
4. Annie Duke
5. James Grosjean
6. Adrianna Jade
"Winning the title was just icing on the cake for me," said Williamson after securing the
Battle of the Superstars title
and donning his gold
UBT championship necklace.
"The
Battle of the Superstars was not for the faint-hearted," said
UBT creator and founder Russ Hamilton. "Robert Williamson has conquered both poker and blackjack.
Elimination Blackjack is an intense version of the popular "21" casino game and includes forced eliminations. It also allows players a one-time opportunity to conceal their bets from other players. The twist is that competitors play against each other as well as the dealer.
