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.

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

Registration closed for the $400 Limit Omaha 8 tournament with i73 entries more than doubling the $10,000 guarantee. They combined to create a prize pool worth $24,455 and the last ten spots will be paid with $750 for a min-cash and $7,485 up top.

1st: $7,485
2nd: $5,000
3rd: $3,330
4th: $2,310
5th: $1,680
6th: $1,280
7th: $1,020
8th: $850
9th-10th: $750

$400 Limit Omaha 8 (Re-Entry)
$10,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 4:  500/1,000 Limits
Entries:  62

The $400 Limit Omaha 8 tournament has a nice turnout this afternoon with 62 entries in the game at the first break and a lot of time to run it up.

Some early notables include Michael Laake, Wally Maddah, Mark Wiser, Claudangelo Beaudouin, and Jordan Joeckel.

$400 Limit Omaha 8 (Re-Entry)
$10,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 1:  200/400 Limits

Event 1 is the first trophy event on the 2023 Tampa Poker Classic series but Event 2 will award the first trophy later this evening and it’s appropriate for Tampa that it’s an Omaha game. A $400 Limit Omaha 8 tournament to be specific with a nice $10,000 guaranteed prize pool.

The game kicks off at noon, players start with 20,000 in their stack and all levels last 30 minutes. Late registration is available until the start of Level 9 at 4:30 pm and players may re-enter as often as needed. They have a 30-minute dinner break at 6:30 pm and return to play for the title.

• $10,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
• Players begin with 20,000 in chips
• Levels last 30 minutes
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9 (4:30pm)
• This is a one-day tournament and plays to completion
• Event 2 Structure Sheet

Primary Event Schedule

10AM: Event 1 Flight A – $400 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

• $250,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
• Players begin with 30,000 in chips
• Day 1 levels last 30 minutes; Day 2 levels last 40 minutes
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9 (2:30pm)
• Day 1 will end when 10% of field remains
• Event 1 Structure Sheet

12PM: Event 2 – $400 Limit Omaha 8 (Re-Entry)

• $10,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
• Players begin with 20,000 in chips
• Levels last 30 minutes
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9 (4:30pm)
• This is a one-day tournament and plays to completion
• Event 2 Structure Sheet

6PM: Event 1 Flight B – $400 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

• $250,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
• Players begin with 30,000 in chips
• Day 1 levels last 30 minutes; Day 2 levels last 40 minutes
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9 (10:30pm)
• Day 1 will end when 10% of field remains
• Event 1 Structure Sheet