2026 PokerStars Open Philadelphia

$1,100 Main Event
Day: 1c
Event Info
2026 PokerStars Open Philadelphia
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a8
Prize
$126,705
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,100
Prize Pool
$860,160
Total Entries
896
Level Info
Level
35
Blinds
250,000 / 500,000
Ante
500,000
Players Info - Day 1c
Entries
217
Players Left
28
Players Left 1 / 896

Roche Hits the River

Level 7 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Kevin Roche
Kevin Roche

Justin Koniuk raised to 1,600 from under the gun, and Kevin Roche came along in the hijack. August Smrek called on the button, and the 567 flop was fanned out.

Koniuk and Roche checked to Smrek, who moved all in for 11,600. Koniuk folded, while Roche tossed in the call.

August Smrek: 87 All in
Kevin Roche: 86

Both players found a pair and straight draw on the flop, while Smrek remained ahead through the K turn. Roche then spiked the 6 river, winning the pot and sending Smrek out.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Kevin Roche us
Kevin Roche
107,000
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Justin Koniuk
38,000
Profile photo of August Smrek us
August Smrek
Busted

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