The 2024 World Series of Poker witnessed a thrilling conclusion to Event #18: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha, as Dylan Weisman clinches second WSOP Bracelet. After three days of intense competition at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, Weisman outlasted a field of 1,469 entrants to win his second WSOP bracelet and a prize of $294,311 from a total prize pool of $1,961,115.
Weisman’s first bracelet came in 2021 in Event #28: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha, where he won $166,461. His latest triumph adds another significant accolade to his poker career, pushing his live tournament earnings over the $5 million mark. Reflecting on his win, Weisman said, “Surreal is a good word. It’s very unique when you win a tournament. It usually takes a day or two to have it sink in, but I feel a lot of gratitude.”
Final Table Results:
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Dylan Weisman | United States | $294,311 |
2 | Chino Rheem | United States | $196,191 |
3 | Steve Zolotow | United States | $140,077 |
4 | Grzegorz Derkowski | Poland | $101,284 |
5 | John Zable | United States | $74,178 |
6 | Jhojan Rivera | United States | $55,034 |
7 | Abdul Al-Magableh | United States | $41,371 |
8 | Leslie Roussell | United States | $31,516 |
Final Day Action
Day 3 started with Daniel Zack as the short stack, holding just 11 big blinds. Despite tripling up early with two pair, he was the first to exit, finishing in tenth place.
Andreas Zampas was next to go, falling in ninth place after a cooler against Weisman. Zampas’ full house couldn’t hold against Weisman’s straight flush, leading to his quick elimination.
Leslie Roussell finished in eighth place, losing a pre-flop battle when his Q♠Q♥ failed to beat Weisman’s K♠K♥.
Abdul Al-Magableh, who managed his short stack skillfully, was eventually eliminated in seventh place when his A♠A♦ were cracked by Weisman’s Broadway straight.
Jhojan Rivera, after initial setbacks on Day 2, had a promising start on Day 3 but ultimately fell in sixth place. He was eliminated by Chino Rheem in a pre-flop showdown.
John Zable, who was short-stacked at the final table, managed to climb the ladder but exited in fifth place. His K♣K♥ couldn’t hold up against Steve Zolotow’s A♠A♥.
Grzegorz Derkowski, who started the final ten as the chip leader, was reduced to a few big blinds after his A♠A♦ were cracked by Zolotow’s top set. Despite a brief comeback, he was eventually eliminated in fourth place by Weisman.
Three-Handed Battle
The three-handed phase between Weisman, Zolotow, and Rheem was a marathon, lasting over five hours. All three players held the chip lead at various points. Zolotow’s ten-high straight was ultimately bested by Weisman’s jack-high straight, leading to Zolotow’s elimination in third place.
Heads-Up
In the heads-up battle, Rheem and Weisman quickly got all the chips in the middle when Rheem flopped two pair against Weisman’s flush draw. Weisman completed his flush on the turn and avoided the board pairing, securing his second WSOP title.
Weisman celebrated his victory with friends and family, and he plans to enjoy some rest and possibly a morning hike before continuing his WSOP grind.