Event #55: $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha of the 2026 World Series of Poker gets underway on June 19. This high-stakes tournament returns to the WSOP schedule, offering players the chance to compete for a coveted gold bracelet and a massive prize pool.
As one of the premier Pot-Limit Omaha events of the summer, it draws both elite professionals and ambitious high rollers eager to test their skills against some of the toughest fields in Las Vegas. With three days of intense PLO action, this event promises exciting hands, big swings, and plenty of strategic play.
📌 Event Snapshot
- Event: #55 – $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha
- Date(s): June 19–21, 2026
- Time: 12:00 p.m. local time
- Buy-In: $50,000
- Format: Pot-Limit Omaha
- Late Registration: 12 levels
- Starting Stack: 300,000 chips
- Levels: 40 minutes (Day 1), 60 minutes (Day 2–3)
- 2025 Winner: Dylan Linde – $2,146,414
- 2025 Field Size: 194
- 2025 Prize Pool: $9,215,000
Structure and Schedule
Play kicks off at 12:00 p.m. local time on Day 1, with a starting stack of 300,000 and 40-minute levels. Late registration is available through the start of Day 2, giving players plenty of time to join the action.
Survivors and any late entrants return on June 20 for Day 2, with level times increasing to 60 minutes as the field narrows toward the final table on Day 3.
The deep stacks and gradual structure are designed to reward skill, patience, and smart decision-making.
Why This Event Matters
The $50,000 High Roller PLO is one of the most prestigious Omaha events of the summer. It attracts top PLO specialists and mixed-game experts looking to prove themselves in a high-pressure, elite field. Winning this tournament not only delivers a gold bracelet but also a career-defining payday, making it a must-watch for fans of Pot-Limit Omaha.
Past Champions & Notable Winners
Last year, Dylan Linde captured his third WSOP bracelet after a remarkable comeback against Stephen Chidwick. Linde entered the final day as one of the shortest stacks but methodically climbed to the chip lead and held every chip by the end of heads-up play, taking home $2,146,414.
“I’m kind of stunned,” Linde told PokerNews following his victory. “It’s been a few really deep runs in a row. I feel very fortunate, and I mean, incredibly lucky to win such a large amount, my third bracelet, and to get heads-up with one of my best friends. I can’t imagine a better day”.
Other recent champions include Daniel Perkusic (2024), Jesse Lonis (2023), and Robert Cowen (2022), highlighting the level of competition and prestige that comes with winning this high roller event.
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Daniel PerkusicDylan LindeJesse LonisRobert CowenStephen Chidwick
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