2019 World Series of Poker

Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix
Day: 1
Event Info

2019 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
q5
Prize
$177,294
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$826,200
Entries
612
Level Info
Level
31
Limits
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
0

Another Test of Versatility Starts Today as Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix Kicks Off

Phil Ivey won the inaugural $1,500 8-Game Mix in 2014
Phil Ivey won the inaugural $1,500 8-Game Mix in 2014

Following the $1,500 versions of Dealer's Choice and H.O.R.S.E. events that have both found their winners earlier this week, the mixed-game action at 2019 World Series of Poker now moves on to Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix, a three-day event which starts today at 3 p.m. local time.

The variety of disciplines included in 8-Game allows the participants to showcase their prowess in both limit and big bet games with the traditional H.O.R.S.E. disciplines enhanced by the presence of No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and 2-7 Triple Draw. The event rules allow players an optional single re-entry should they need it.

This year marks the fifth time the $1,500 8-Game Mix has been included among bracelet events, with the debut edition won by none other than Phil Ivey back in 2014. The tournament then had a one-year hiatus before returning to the schedule in 2016, and it has become a permanent fixture ever since then.

The turnouts for the event undoubtedly prove the popularity of the $1,500 8-Game. Each of the previous four appearances on WSOP schedule resulted in a field attacking 500 entries, always falling just short of the mark. Paul Volpe, Ron Ware, and Philip Long have followed in Ivey's footsteps and emerged as champions.

YearWinnerCountryFirst prizeEntries
2014Phil IveyUnited States$166,986485
2016Paul VolpeUnited States$149,943491
2017Ron WareUnited States$145,577472
2018Philip LongUnited Kingdom$147,348481

PokerNews will provide live updates from the 8-Game battle from start to finish so make sure to come back at 3 p.m. for the hand histories.

Tags: Paul VolpePhil IveyPhilip LongRon WareWorld Series of Poker