Hall of Famer Erik Seidel denied 11th WSOP bracelet in $3K PLO

Erik Seidel's quest for his 11th World Series of Poker bracelet ended just short of the ultimate prize as he finished runner-up in the $3,000 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha on Tuesday. 

In his 43rd final table appearance in a World Series of Poker event, Seidel navigated his way to heads-up play against Joshua Wang. Unfortunately for the Poker Hall of Famer, he was at a significant chip deficit and was unable to overcome the gulf between he and Wang – leaving the Chinese recreational player to hoist his first bracelet. 

Joshua Wang defeated poker legend Erik Seidel to claim his first WSOP bracelet.

Across Days 1 and 2, the field of 892 entrants was whittled down to just 18 remaining hopefuls – all of whom returned for Day 3 with their hearts and minds set firmly on the wrist adornment that awaited the eventual winner. 

It was a stacked lineup on the final day of play as, alongside Seidel, several heavy hitters remained in the hunt, including Christopher Vitch, Biao Ding, Robert Mizrachi, Alex Livingston, and Sam Soverel. 

Late to the party, but right on time 

Wang, a player from China who now resides in the United States, arrived late to the party on Day 3 – taking his seat approximately 30 minutes after play began. 

Despite his mistimed arrival, Wang came ready to play and went to work picking up chips. By the time the official final table of six rolled around, he held almost half of the chips in play. Still, with the likes of Seidel, Mizrachi, Vitch, and Ding all reaching the final table alongside him, Wang was far from guaranteed the win. 

And yet, it was a final table steam-rolling masterclass as Wang went on to eliminate four of his five remaining opponents en route to a first bracelet victory and the $407,137 top prize. 

$3,000 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha Final Table Results