Joe McKeehan Wins Big at Seminole High Roller 02

The Seminole High Roller 02 tournament, part of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open series, featured a substantial buy-in of $25,500 and a guaranteed prize pool of $2,000,000. The event drew 91 players, resulting in a total prize pool of $2,247,700.

Joe McKeehan's Victory

Joe McKeehan from the USA emerged as the champion, winning $550,990. Darren Elias, also from the USA, finished as the runner-up, earning $539,130. Thomas Boivin from Belgium secured third place, taking home $285,460. The final table included nine players, with the minimum payout being $56,190.

In the heads-up, the players decided to split the prize money evenly, leaving $11,850 to be played out in blind all-ins. McKeehan won the first all-in with 9♥-4♥ against J♣-2♣ of Elias on the board J♥-8♦-7♥-7♥-10♦. He then won the second all-in with J♣-3♦ against 5♣-3♣ of Elias, with the board showing Q♦-7♦-6♠-10♦-K♥, securing his victory.