The 2026 World Series of Poker continues with Event #83: $1,500 Double Board Bomb Pot, an 8-handed Pot-Limit Omaha tournament designed for players who love high-action hands.

Each hand features a Double Board Bomb Pot, meaning two boards are dealt, and every player antes on every hand, creating big pots and dynamic decisions from start to finish. The event allows two re-entries and kicks off at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, July 2 at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.

Players start with 25,000 chips, with levels set at 40 minutes on Day 1 and 60 minutes on Days 2–3. Late registration is open for the first nine levels, giving entrants flexibility to join the action.

📌 Event Snapshot

• Event: #83 – $1,500 Double Board Bomb Pot
• Date(s): July 2–4, 2026
• Time: 2:00 p.m.
• Buy-In: $1,500
• Format: 8-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha, Double Board Bomb Pot
• Starting Stack: 25,000 chips
• Levels: Day 1 = 40 min; Days 2–3 = 60 min
• Late Registration: 9 levels (≈ 8:50 p.m.)
• 2025 Winner: Xixiang Luo ($290,400)
• 2025 Field Size: 1,452
• 2025 Prize Pool: $759,172

Structure and Schedule

Day 1 begins Thursday, July 2, at 2:00 p.m. Players will compete through 15 levels or until 15% of the field remains, whichever comes later, with 15-minute breaks every three levels.

Day 2 restarts at 1:00 p.m., playing down to five players. Breaks are 15 minutes every two levels, with a 60-minute dinner break after Level 21 (≈ 7:30 p.m.).

Day 3 will restart at a time to be determined, playing down to a winner with 15-minute breaks every two levels and a dinner break scheduled as needed.

Why This Event Matters

This Double Board Bomb Pot event offers relentless action, rewarding players who can manage swings and capitalize on big hands. With two boards in play every hand, strategy and pot control are crucial, and the event has quickly become a favorite for PLO specialists seeking a high-energy tournament experience.

Past Champions & History

Xixiang Luo emerged victorious in the 2025 edition of this event, navigating the swings of double board action to claim $290,400 and his third WSOP bracelet. In the aftermath of his victory, Luo told PokerNews “I’m so excited. To win with my friends here and for China… that makes it even better.”

2025 was the first-ever year of the event, meaning Luo remains the only champion.

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