2026 World Series of Poker

Event #55: $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha
Day: 1
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Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a♠a♣j♥9♣
Prize
$1,368,700
Event Info
Buy-in
$50,000
Prize Pool
$5,225,000
Total Entries
110
Places Paid
17
Level Info
Level
27
Blinds
200,000 / 400,000
Ante
400,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
81
Players Left
30
Players Left 1 / 110

Lau Runs Into Rafael's Aces For First Bustout

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