Seth Davies Triumphs Again: A Deep Dive into the PokerGo Tour’s Super High Roller Bowl
The glitzy world of high-stakes poker reached a new zenith with the recent conclusion of the PokerGo Tour (PGT) Super High Roller Bowl: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event, which took place over an exhilarating three-day stretch. The event showcased the sharpest minds in poker, but it was Seth Davies who emerged victorious, pocketing a staggering $1.5 million. His win solidifies his reputation, marking his second Super High Roller Bowl title within the span of just two months.
The Event: High Stakes and High Drama
This year’s PLO event attracted 42 players, generating an impressive $4.2 million prize pool—a notable increase from the 38-player field in its inaugural 2023 edition. Last year’s champion, Jared Bleznick, reclaimed his position as a contender, entering the final days as the chip leader but ultimately finishing in fourth place with a sizable $450,000 consolation prize. The competition was fierce, with players showcasing exceptional skill and strategy.
From Underdog to Champion
Seth Davies entered the tournament as a notable underdog, starting as the short stack. His initial struggles saw him drop nearly his entire stack, but the poker gods appeared to favor him in what can only be described as an awe-inspiring comeback.
Commenting on his incredible run, Davies said, “I had two big blinds, not so much of that was skill. I just got really lucky over and over again… I just won every hand for two hours.” This candid reflection encapsulates the unpredictable nature of PLO, where fortunes can change in the blink of an eye.
Key Moments at the Final Table
The final day of play was laden with excitement. After climbing past heavyweights such as Jared Bleznick and Sean Winter, who finished third for $600,000, Davies found himself in heads-up play against Artem Maksimov, the only non-American at the table. With a considerable chip lead, Davies dominated this final match, executing critical plays that led him to victory.
A Competitive Field
The event didn’t just attract seasoned veterans; it highlighted the very best in high-stakes Omaha specialists. Players like Ben Tollerene, who finished in seventh for $170,000, and six-time bracelet winner Josh Arieh, who came in fifth for $330,000, provided tough competition, raising the stakes every step of the way.
Davies’ Rapid Rise in the PLO Landscape
Remarkably, this victory marks Davies’s second title in the PGT Super High Roller Bowl series in just a matter of months. Earlier this year, he took down the Super High Roller Bowl Cyprus, netting $3.2 million. In March, he also clinched victory in a PGT PLO $25,000 event, earning an additional $522,000.
Seth Davies has attributed his recent successes to his newfound focus on Omaha. “I’m obviously not the best player in the room at this game… but Omaha itself is a really great poker game. It’s like a big logic puzzle,” he observed. His ongoing commitment to mastering this complex variant of poker has clearly paid off.
The PGT Leaderboard
The victory catapults Davies to a solid position on the PGT leaderboard. As of now, he is currently third, trailing behind fellow poker luminaries Daniel Negreanu and Jeremy Ausmus. The current standings underline the competitiveness of the circuit, with each player striving to enhance their rankings and secure larger shares of the growing prize pools.
Top 10 PGT Leaderboard
| Rank | Player | PGT Points | Wins | Cashes | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremy Ausmus | 2,789 | 1 | 25 | $5,814,316 |
| 2 | Daniel Negreanu | 2,054 | 3 | 21 | $2,399,106 |
| 3 | Seth Davies | 1,855 | 3 | 9 | $5,794,660 |
| 4 | Michael Rocco | 1,835 | 1 | 7 | $2,156,811 |
| 5 | Jesse Lonis | 1,819 | 1 | 16 | $2,690,279 |
| 6 | Jonathan Tamayo | 1,730 | 1 | 2 | $10,180,000 |
| 7 | Aram Zobian | 1,663 | 2 | 16 | $1,582,792 |
| 8 | Jim Collopy | 1,626 | 0 | 17 | $2,022,009 |
| 9 | Dylan Weisman | 1,608 | 4 | 17 | $1,600,614 |
| 10 | Adrian Mateos | 1,568 | 1 | 10 | $2,654,514 |
Looking Ahead
As the excitement surrounding high-stakes poker continues to grow, all eyes are now on future events in the PGT lineup. With players like Seth Davies carving out recognition in the world of PLO, the competitive landscape is richer than ever.
For those eager to learn more about PLO and the strategies that set players like Davies apart, engaging with educational resources is the next step on this thrilling journey through the world of poker.
Article by Connor Richards, Editor & Live Reporter U.S. at PokerNews. Images courtesy PokerGO.
