Event #87: $1K Mystery Bounty PLO emerged as one of the most successful events, evidenced by an impressive 4,764 entries. The total prizepool soared to $4,192,320, with nearly $1.43 million allocated for Mystery Bounty prizes.
Entering the additional third day of play, 34 contenders were vying for the title. Among the day’s standout players was Christopher Vitch, who skillfully hunted his opponents. During the tournament, he amassed an impressive 21 bounty tickets, which he chose to open only after his elimination in fourth place. Although most envelopes contained minimal sums, his very last attempt netted a bounty worth $50,000. In total, he bolstered his knockout rewards by $69,000.
Matthew Shepsky showcased exceptionally aggressive and focused play at the final table, completely dominating the field. He successively eliminated nearly all opponents at the table, including seasoned players Mark Radoja and Nick Pupillo, entering the final heads-up against Manzano with a commanding 9:1 lead.
In the tournament's final hand, Manzano went all-in with K h T d 6 s 4 h, which Shepsky called with J s 9 s 6 h 4 c. The board 5 s Q d 9 h Q c 8 s gave Shepsky a pair of nines, sealing the tournament and marking his career-defining victory.
Final Table Results of Event #87: $1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha
|
Place |
Player |
Country |
Prize |
|
1. |
Matthew Shepsky |
USA |
$305,000 |
|
2. |
Alex Manzano |
Chile |
$204,000 |
|
3. |
Jeremy Kerbel |
USA |
$151,000 |
|
4. |
Christopher Vitch |
USA |
$112,000 |
|
5. |
Mark Radoja |
Canada |
$84,000 |
|
6. |
Nick Pupillo |
USA |
$64,000 |
|
7. |
Wojciech Barzantny |
Austria |
$49,000 |
|
8. |
Andre Rieder |
USA |
$38,000 |
Source: WSOP, WSOP Live
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