2026 World Series of Poker

Event #55: $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha
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Day: 1
12
Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Event Info
Buy-in
$50,000
Prize Pool
$5,225,000
Total Entries
110
Players Left
11
Average Chip Stack
3,000,000
Total Chips
33,000,000
Next Payout
Place 11
$107,940
Level Info
Level
20
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
80,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
81
Players Left
30
Players Left 11 / 110
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Lau Runs Into Rafael's Aces For First Bustout

David Salituro
David Salituro
Level 2 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Sean Rafael was in the small blind with a raise of 12,000 in front of him before Ka Kwan Lau reraised to 50,000 in the big blind. Rafael then potted to 119,000, and Lau called.

The flop came 10♣6♦8♣ and Rafael potted again. Lau called for his last 130,000.

Ka Kwan Lau: A♠K♦10♠4♦ All in
Sean Rafael: A♣A♦J♦J♣

Rafael was ahead with his aces, while Lau needed to improve with a pair of tens. The 3♠ turn was no help, while the river was the 7♦ and Rafael took the pot to send Lau to the rail as the first elimination of the tournament.

Tags: Ka Kwan LauSean Rafael