2023 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, Florida
Event 13
$400 H.O.R.S.E. (Re-Entry)
Entries:  133
Prize Pool:  $44,555
April 17, 2023

Event 13 of the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown was a $400 H.O.R.S.E. (Re-Entry). A field of 133 entries was the second largest for a H.O.R.S.E. event in SHRP history, and it produced a prize pool of $44,555.

Emerging victorious was Kenneth Po, taking it down for $12,285.

“It was a really fun final table,” said Po afterward. “Complete with (sixth-place finisher) Long Nguyen’s two ‘best hand to behind to chop’ in limit hold’em as a micro stack,” which brought boisterous laughter that was heard throughout the ballroom.

During a round of hold’em, Nguyen was first all in pocket kings against David Shmuel’s jack-nine. Shmuel turned a straight, but the river gave both the same straight to chop the pot. Shortly thereafter, Nguyen was all in with ace-jack against Shmuel’s jack-seven. Shmuel paired his seven on the turn, but again the river gave each the same straight that chopped the pot.

Po is a regular participant in mixed-game events during the SHRP major series’. This marked his 18th cash in a mixed-game tournament here, including six final tables made. His best results had been a pair of third-place finishes, but he was finally able to snag that elusive victory for his first SHRP major series trophy.

“I’m thankful to God, poker friends, tournament directors/staff, and dealers for all the support and encouragement,” said Po. “It’s a really great tournament schedule and venue, and I’m happy to participate.”