Laszlo Bujtas in Striking Distance of the $102,000 Onyx SHRS PLO Invitational Crown
The final day of the $102,000 Onyx SHRS PLO Invitational is about to kick off at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa, where nine players return to chase one of the most prestigious titles of the Onyx Super High Roller Series. The event drew 79 entries to create a $7,663,000 prize pool, with $1,923,000 reserved for the eventual champion.
There’s no shortage of storylines at this final table. Leading the way is "Dony", who stormed into the chip lead on Day 2 and carries 23,400,000 into the finale. Right behind him is Samuli Sipila (9,075,000), making them the last surviving invitee-pro pairing in the tournament.
Final Table Seat Draw
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Lamb | United States | 5,000,000 | 40 |
| 2 | Sergei Nesterenko | Russia | 3,300,000 | 26 |
| 3 | Robert Cowen | United Kingdom | 4,800,000 | 38 |
| 4 | Cong Pham | United States | 14,000,000 | 112 |
| 5 | Martin Dam | Denmark | 6,425,000 | 51 |
| 6 | Lautaro Guerra | Spain | 2,300,000 | 18 |
| 7 | "Dony" | United Arab Emirates | 23,400,000 | 187 |
| 8 | Laszlo Bujtas | Hungary | 11,525,000 | 92 |
| 9 | Samuli Sipila | Finland | 9,075,000 | 73 |
This lineup is stacked with proven winners. Ben Lamb and Robert Cowen are both two-time WSOP bracelet champions, while Lautaro Guerra has one of his own. Laszlo Bujtas (11,525,000) adds even more pedigree as Hungary’s all-time money leader according to TheHendonMob.
Also in the mix are Cong Pham, who brings back 14,000,000 and sits second in chips, Martin Dam with 6,425,000, and Sergei Nesterenko on 3,300,000, each looking to make their mark on one of the biggest PLO stages ever assembled.
Each of the nine finalists has locked up a payday of $255,000, but the real money lies further up the ladder. A podium finish guarantees $950,000, while both the runner-up and champion will collect seven-figure prizes. At the top sits the $1,923,000 first-place prize along with the coveted $102,000 Onyx SHRS PLO Invitational title.
Here’s what the nine finalists are playing for as they battle down to a champion tomorrow:
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,923,000 |
| 2 | $1,340,000 |
| 3 | $950,000 |
| 4 | $725,000 |
| 5 | $565,000 |
| 6 | $450,000 |
| 7 | $370,000 |
| 8 | $305,000 |
| 9 | $255,000 |
Cards will be back in the air at 2 p.m. local time on Thursday, August 22 with around 12 minutes left in Level 15. The final table will be streamed with a 30-minute delay on OnyxLiveTV, giving fans around the world the chance to watch every hand unfold with commentary and hole cards revealed.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for complete live coverage of the $102,000 Onyx SHRS PLO Invitational as the final nine play down to a champion.