Hollywood, FL — The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) closed out its tenth straight year with a dramatic finale at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, once again showcasing its signature Big 4 championship events.
A staple unique to South Florida, the Big 4 features four major tournaments with staggered structures designed to conclude simultaneously, creating one of the most exciting finishes in live poker. This year’s edition guaranteed $4.75 million across the four headline events and ultimately drew 1,513 total entries, generating more than $6.3 million in prize money.
SHRPO Championship: Jake Cody Claims the Crown
British pro Jake Cody captured the SHRPO Championship title, outlasting a field of 889 entries to earn the trophy and $510,850. The event produced a prize pool of over $4.3 million, reaffirming SHRPO’s status as one of the premier tournament stops in the United States.
Final Table Results — SHRPO Championship
Other Big 4 Champions
- Landon Tice (Boca Raton, FL) — $3,000 Deep Stack NLH, $124,023
- Levi Berger (Brooklyn, NY) — $1,100 Deep Stack NLH, $48,102
- Shannon Shorr (Las Vegas, NV) — $25,500 High Roller NLH, $352,873
Record-Breaking Kickoff Event
The series opened with a massive turnout in the $400 Deep Stack NLH, which drew 5,658 entries—nearly doubling its $1 million guarantee. The prize pool soared past $1.8 million, and Joseph Kim of Centreville, VA took home the title and $159,149.
Next Up: Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open
Tournament action returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood later this year with the Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open, running Wednesday, Nov. 19 through Tuesday, Dec. 2.
