2023 Tampa Poker Classic
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Tampa, Florida
Event 2
$400 Limit Omaha 8 (Re-Entry)
$10,000 Guaranteed
Entries: 73
Prize Pool: $24,455
March 8, 2023
The first trophy of the 2023 Tampa Poker Classic was awarded in the $400 Limit Omaha 8 one-day tournament and Tampa favorite Michael Laake took the outright title at a tough final table.
The tournament drew 73 entries to more than double the $10,000 guarantee and create a prize pool worth $24,455. The last ten spots were paid with Jacob Naumann, Wally Maddah and WPO Limit Omaha 8 champ Jordan Joeckel cashing but falling short of another trophy.
The title came down to a heads-up battle between Laake and two-time WSOP bracelet winner/11-time WSOP Circuit champ Ari Engel. Laake held off a tough competitor to earn his second major Tampa title along with $7,485.
| Place | First Name | Last Name | City | State | Prize Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael | Laake | St Petersburg | FL | $7,485 |
| 2 | Alan | Engel | Delray Beach | FL | $5,000 |
| 3 | Dale | Schmitz | Wesley Chapel | FL | $3,330 |
| 4 | Jacob | Naumann | Largo | FL | $2,310 |
| 5 | Elise | Rosen | New York | NY | $1,680 |
| 6 | Alexander | Rivera Cruz | Caguas | PR | $1,280 |
| 7 | Jordan | Joeckel | San Antonio | FL | $1,020 |
| 8 | Robert | Smith | Lakeland | FL | $850 |
| 9 | Wally | Maddah | Tampa | FL | $750 |
| 10 | Matthew | Trizis | Largo | FL | $750 |