The second win in 2017 is the only no-limit title for Shmuel, who has multiple wins in PLO, H.O.R.S.E., and Omaha. That was one of two wins during the 2017 series, the other coming in the $150 NLH event that drew 1,027 entries. It's Shmuel's ninth SHRP major title dating back to his first win at the 2017 Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open in the $360 8 or Better event. The tournament drew 61 entries for a total prize pool of $20,435. Several players added to their trophy case in the early part of the festival, including Shmuel, who won the $400 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw event for $7,165. Shmuel Picks Up Ninth SHRP Title David Shmuel Shmuel picked up his ninth SHRP title along with Bronshtein, while Bretzfield scored his seventh and Kelsall won his fourth. Notable winners include David Shmuel, Matt Bretzfield, Yuval Bronshtein, AJ Kelsall, and Allen Kessler. The World Poker Tour (WPT) festival runs from November 15-28 and the schedule features dozens of events and a wide array of variants.
The $3,500 Main Event of the Seminole Hard Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open (RRPO) kicks off on Friday with Day 1a, but the festival is in full swing with a series of side events at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida.
