WSOP 2026: Frederic Normand Wins PLO Hi-Lo Tournament He's Never Played Before (Event #21)

The tournament with a $1,500 buy-in attracted a total of 1,093 entries, generating a massive prizepool of $1,450,957. Normand, an experienced player in No-Limit Hold'em and classic PLO, entered this unique split-pot event mainly for points for his fantasy team, Chocolate Factory.

Despite learning the rules and strength of low hands on the fly, he delivered a dominant performance at the final table, facing off against seasoned specialists without finding a challenger. His path to the title involved a star-studded final day featuring seven bracelet holders. However, Normand entered the final day as the chipleader and maintained his position nearly throughout.

In a crucial hand, he eliminated the legendary Josh Arieh in third place, thwarting Arieh's quest for an eighth career title. The heads-up match against Michael Rodrigues lasted just one hand, in which Normand completed a straight, securing his first career bracelet.

Interestingly, this win is Canada's second consecutive title defense in this event, as fellow countryman Zachary Zaret claimed victory in 2025.

Final Table Results of Event #21: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better

Source: WSOP

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