2017 World Series of Poker

Event #67: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed High Roller
Day: 1
Event Info

2017 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
akq6
Prize
$1,289,074
Event Info
Buy-in
$25,000
Prize Pool
$4,868,750
Entries
205
Level Info
Level
30
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
0

Day 1 of Event #67: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed High Roller Kicks Off at 3 p.m.

2016 runner-up Tommy Le Will Aim for Second Bracelet
2016 runner-up Tommy Le Will Aim for Second Bracelet

At 3 p.m. local time, Day 1 of the 2017 World Series of Poker Event #67: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed High Roller gets underway at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The defending champion of this event is Finland's Jens Kyllönen who emerged victorious in a 184-entry strong field to claim his first gold bracelet and a payday of $1,127,035.

While Kyllönen most likely won't be back to defend his title, 2016 runner-up Tommy Le will be there with plenty of confidence after finally claiming his first gold bracelet on his sixth WSOP Omaha final table appearance just a few days ago. Le took down Event #54: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed Championship after defeating Chris Lee heads up and confirmed his participation in this event in his winner's interview.

Day 1 of this four-day event will feature a total of 10 levels of 60 minutes each with a 15-minute break every two levels. All participants will receive 125,000 in chips and the registration remains open until the start of Day 2.

Day 1 Blind Structure

LevelDurationSmall BlindBig Blind
160 min150300
260 min200400
360 min250500
460 min300600
560 min400800
660 min5001,000
760 min6001,200
860 min8001,600
960 min1,0002,000
1060 min1,2002,400

The PokerNews live reporting team will be on the floor to provide all the action until a winner is crowned on Saturday, July 8th 2017.

YearPlayersPrize PoolWinnerPrize
2015175$4,156,250Anthony Zinno$1,122,196
2016184$4,370,000Jens Kyllönen$1,127,035

Tags: Chris LeeJens KyllönenTommy Le