Joe McKeehen Wins 2021 SHRPO $25k High Roller for $550,990

Joe McKeehen, the 2015 WSOP Main Event winner, added another title to his growing belt of victories by taking down the 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Big 4 High Roller this week, a win worth $550,990. The event had a $25,500 buy-in and 91 entries. McKeehen overcame a field including Brandon Adams, David Peters, and Joseph Cheong.

Nine players had returned for the final day’s play and McKeehen headed them in the chip count, telling reporters afterwards: “I came in with a lot of chips and had a lot of hands early. I made some nice hands, won some pots and kind of just stayed afloat from that point on.” By the time Joseph Cheong departed in 6th spot, losing an ace over ace battle at the hands of Mckeehen, the remaining five players had guaranteed themselves 6-figure paydays.

David Peters was eliminated in 5th place for $128,120 and he was followed to the rail by Jake Daniels and Thomas Boivin, both victims of pocket kings, leaving Darren Elias heads-up against McKeehen. With more than $1million in the kitty, the players decided a deal was in order, taking $539,135 each and the remaining $11k or so to play for, along with the SHRPO Big 4 High Roller trophy.