Chao Huang Leads Final Ten in Event #15: $1,200 5-Card PLO High Championship
Just 10 of the 69 entrants who participated in Event #15: $1,200 5-Card PLO High Championship remain, with Chao Huang leading the pack going into Day 2 after bagging 550,000 in chips last night. Marshall Roof, who is coming hot off of a second-place finish in Event #1: $400 Mystery Bounty, will bring 518,000 to battle with on the felt. In a distant third is Taylor Lipson with 318,000 in chips.
Event #15: $1,200 5-Card PLO High Championship Day 2 Seat Draw and Counts
| Table | Seat | Player | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table 25 | 2 | Chao Huang | 550,000 |
| Table 25 | 3 | S.J. | 23,000 |
| Table 25 | 4 | Matt Mullins | 252,000 |
| Table 25 | 6 | Taylor Lipson | 330,000 |
| Table 25 | 8 | Nicholas Bond | 318,000 |
| Table 26 | 1 | Anthony Luong | 267,000 |
| Table 26 | 2 | Marc Geissel | 277,000 |
| Table 26 | 4 | An Huang | 75,000 |
| Table 26 | 6 | Marshall Roof | 518,000 |
| Table 26 | 7 | Rick Aasen | 158,000 |
The money bubble has yet to burst, as only eight players will get paid in this event. Those who make the money will be fighting for the lion's share of the $75,900 prize pool, which will be distributed as follows:
Potomac Winter Poker Open $1,200 5-Card PLO Championship Payouts
| Place | Payout |
|---|---|
| 1 | $25,806 |
| 2 | $15,939 |
| 3 | $10,626 |
| 4 | $6,831 |
| 5 | $5,313 |
| 6 | $4,554 |
| 7 | $3,795 |
| 8 | $3,036 |
Day 2 will start on level 13 (4,000/8,000 blinds) and continue until a champion is crowned. With the money bubble looming, escalating blinds, and a handful of short stacks — the action is sure to fly so be sure to stick with PokerNews as we continue to bring you the action in Event #15: $1,200 5-Card PLO High Championship!