Event 1 Flight A: Axel Orellana Leads the Field with 516,000

$400 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$1,000,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 15:  2,000/4,000 with a 4,000 ante
Flight A Players Remaining:  67 of 441

Axel Orellana
Axel Orellana

The players have returned from break to begin Level 15, with increased blinds of 2,000-4,000 with a 4,000 ante.

With 67 players remaining from a field of 441, the average chip stack is around 132,000 (33 big blinds).

A scan of the field turned up Axel Orellana as the big chipleader with 516,000 (129 big blinds), with the second biggest stack only around 300,000.

This flight will play as many 30-minute levels as it takes to reach the final 45 players, which will also be the money bubble. Everybody who bags chips for Day 2 will finish in the money.

Event 1 Flight B: First Day; Second Flight

$400 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$1,000,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 1:  100/100

The second flight of the SHRPO opener starts at the top of hour and the field will continue pushing the $400 Deep Stack closer to its $1,000,000 guarantee. We had a great start this morning and we’ll build on it tonight.

Players sit down to 20K deep stacks and all levels last 30 minutes on Day 1, increasing to 40 on Day 2 and 60 with Level 24. Late registration and unlimited re-entries are available until the start of Level 9 at 9:30p.

They will continue until 10% of the field remains and survivors will bag up their chips for Day 2 on Sunday at 1 pm.

  • $1,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips
  • Day 1 levels last 30 minutes; Day 2 levels last 40 minutes
  • Levels 24+ last 60 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (9:30pm)
  • Day 1 will end when field reaches 10%
  • Event 1 Structure Sheet

Event 1 Flight A: Registration Closed with 441 Entries

$400 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$1,000,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 10:  600/1,200 with a 1,200 ante
Flight A Entries:  441

The math is complete and Flight A of SHRPO Event 1 drew 441 entries for a fantastic start to the series. They are ahead of pace to top the $1,000,000 and our players are going to build something nice.

Flight A will continue until 45 players remain and survivors will bag their chips for Day 2 on Sunday at 1 pm in the money. Players must bag chips to cash in the tournament.

Day/TimeFlightEntriesAdvanced
Wednesday at 10 a.m.A441TBD
Wednesday at 5 p.m.B
Thursday at 10 a.m.C
Thursday at 5 p.m.D
Friday at 10 a.m.E
Friday at 5 p.m.F
Saturday at 10 a.m.G
Saturday at 5 p.m.H
Total441TBD

Event 1 Flight A: Defending Champ

$400 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$1,000,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 5:  200/400 with a 400 ante
Flight A Entries:  310

Johnny Bromberg

Flight A is back from its first break with more than 300 here already and on pace to smash the $1,000,000 guarantee. Today’s two flights will be the “smallest” of the lot and they will continue to grow into the weekend, so expect a massive prize pool.

Among those putting their hat in the ring, we found two champs sitting at the same table. Johnny Bromberg hit his biggest career score in this tournament last year, taking down the title for a $219,000 payout.

Event 1 Champion Johnny Bromberg
2023 SHRPO Event 1 Champion Johnny Bromberg

Ryan Hogan is sitting across from him and he has two Hollywood titles along with a $500 One-Day $100K Challenge title from our friends in Tampa a few days ago.

Ryan Hogan

Event 1 Flight A: Friendly Faces

$400 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$1,000,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 3:  100/200 with a 200 ante
Flight A Entries:  235

Chris Nomikos

The Flight A field more than doubled its starting number and we have a great turnout on a Wednesday morning. We’ll have a big number to payout by the time registration closes on Saturday evening.

A few early friends include Chris Nomikos, Jennifer David, Caleb Piderit, Jose Gonzalez, and Paul Domb with many more expected as we hit the afternoon hours.

Jennifer David (left) and Caleb Piderit (right)
Jose Gonzalez
Paul Domb

Event 1 Flight A: Cards in the Air

$400 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$1,000,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 1:  100/100
Flight A Entries:  110

Cards are in the air for the 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open with 110 entries in Flight A of Event 1. They will build this field into the weekend and it should crush its $1,000,000 guarantee early.

They will cruise through the first four levels of the day before enjoying a break.

Event 1 Flight A: Kicking off SHRPO

$400 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$1,000,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 1:  100/100

Of our four “ballroom” series, the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open is a special one for us, the one that put us on the map and set some incredible records. The 2024 run kicks off this morning at 10 am with a $400 buy-in Deep Stack that features a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool and eight starting flights.

Plenty of options to build a bag.

Players start with 20,000 in their stacks and all levels last 30 minutes on Day 1, increasing to 40 minutes in Day 2 and 60 at the start of Level 24. Late registration and re-entries are available until the start of Level 9 at 2:30 pm and unlimited re-entries are allowed.

Action will continue until 10% of the field remains and they will advance to Day 2 on Sunday at 1 pm in the money.

  • $1,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips
  • Day 1 levels last 30 minutes; Day 2 levels last 40 minutes
  • Levels 24+ last 60 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (2:30pm)
  • Day 1 will end when field reaches 10%
  • Event 1 Structure Sheet

SHRPO Day 1 Schedule

Primary Event Schedule

10AM: Event 1 Day 1A – $400 Deep Stack NLH (Re-Entry)

  • $1,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips
  • Day 1 levels last 30 minutes; Day 2 levels last 40 minutes
  • Levels 24+ last 60 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (2:30pm)
  • Day 1 will end when field reaches 10%
  • Event 1 Structure Sheet

11AM: Event 2 – $400 Seniors 50+ NLH (Re-Entry)

  • $50,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips
  • Levels last 30 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (3:30pm)
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 2 Structure Sheet

2PM: Event 3 – $600 Deep Stack Big O (Re-Entry)

  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips
  • Levels last 30 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (6:30pm)
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 3 Structure Sheet

5PM: Event 1 Day 1B – $400 Deep Stack NLH (Re-Entry)

  • $1,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips
  • Day 1 levels last 30 minutes; Day 2 levels last 40 minutes
  • Levels 24+ last 60 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (9:30pm)
  • Day 1 will end when field reaches 10%
  • Event 1 Structure Sheet

6PM: Event 4 – $200 Quad Stack Double Green Chip Bounty NLH (Re-Entry)

  • Players begin with 40,000 in chips
  • Levels 1-8 last 15 minutes; Level 9+ last 20 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 12 (9:30pm)
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 4 Structure Sheet

Secondary and Satellite Schedule

1PM: $150 Multi-Event Turbo Satellite (1-in-10)

  • Two $1,250 packages guaranteed; includes seat in any $600 and $400 event plus $250 in cash
  • Players begin with 10,000 in chips
  • Levels last 15 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (3:15pm)
  • Structure Sheet

3PM: $550 Survivor NLH (Re-Entry)

  • 1-in-10 win $5,000 in cash
  • Players begin with 15,000 in chips
  • Levels 1-8 last 15 minutes; Last 9+ last 20 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (5:15pm)
  • Structure Sheet

8PM: $150 Multi-Event Turbo Satellite (1-in-10)

  • Two $1,250 packages guaranteed; includes seat in any $600 and $400 event plus $250 in cash
  • Players begin with 10,000 in chips
  • Levels last 15 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (10:15pm)
  • Structure Sheet

2024 Poker Open Schedule