Among the most anticipated High Rollers of the series was Event #64: $25K High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed. This was confirmed by 214 entries, which swelled the total prizepool to $5,029,000, with payouts to the top 33 players.
One of the main stories of the final day was Daniel Negreanu's quest for his eighth bracelet. The popular “Kid Poker” was eliminated in 7th place, unable to overcome Helppi in a PLO hand. Shortly after, defending champion Lou Garza was also knocked out, finishing sixth.
The final showdown was a thrilling, yet unprecedented Finnish derby, with both Eelis Pärssinen and Juha Helppi aiming for their third gold bracelet. The duel lasted nearly three hours, with the lead shifting back and forth. This victory holds special significance for Pärssinen, as just a week earlier, he triumphed in the $25K PLO High Roller, completing a unique double.
The decision came in a Pot-Limit Omaha hand. Helppi went all-in pre-flop with J d J h 9 h 8 d, which Pärssinen called with A s K c J c 5 s. The flop A c K s 8 c was perfect for Pärssinen, who made two top pairs and a flush draw. The turn T c completed Pärssinen's flush and sealed his victory.
Results of the Final Table Event #64: $25,000 High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed
|
Place |
Player |
Country |
Winnings |
|
1. |
Eelis Pärssinen |
Finland |
$1,172,296 |
|
2. |
Juha Helppi |
Finland |
$781,500 |
|
3. |
Sean Winter |
USA |
$540,754 |
|
4. |
Edward Leonard |
USA |
$381,950 |
|
5. |
Sergio Martinez Gonzalez |
Spain |
$275,509 |
|
6. |
Lou Garza |
USA |
$203,041 |
|
7. |
Daniel Negreanu |
Canada |
$152,954 |
|
8. |
Dylan Linde |
USA |
$117,835 |
|
9. |
Yang Wang |
China |
$92,887 |
Source: WSOP, WSOP Live
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