A thrilling battle took place during Event #13: $600 Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. After a thrilling heads-up match versus Michael Holmes, Joseph Altomonte won the competition, which attracted an impressive 3,200 entries. This compelling competition had a staggering $1,632,000 in prize money.
Altomonte’s Triumph
Joseph Altomonte, a rising star in the poker world, secured his first WSOP gold bracelet and an impressive payday of $217,102 for his stellar performance. Although Holmes fought valiantly, he had to settle for the runner-up position and a well-deserved $134,171 in prize money.
After taking a break from the poker world for personal reasons, Altomonte has had recent success. He came back to the tables, nevertheless, with a newfound enthusiasm, showing off his abilities and tenacity. Altomonte’s total profits have surpassed $180,760 because to his triumphs in WSOPC online competitions and multiple live cashes.
Check out the final table,
| Place | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Altomonte | $217,102 |
| 2 | Michael Holmes | $134,171 |
| 3 | Stephen Wheeland | $100,976 |
| 4 | Jorge Ufano | $76,516 |
| 5 | Clayton Fletcher | $58,382 |
Notable Final Day Action
On the last day of the Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack tournament, skilled players, including prominent bracelet winners, engaged in a fierce battle. Jonathan Dimmig, who came in at number 10, almost missed making it to the final table, but other well-known players including Shaun Deeb, Greg Raymer, Brandon Shack-Harris, and Koray Aldemir all left their imprint on the competition.
Altomonte’s Emotional Victory
Altomonte was happy to be back in the poker scene after a protracted sabbatical when he shared his joy with PokerNews after winning the coveted bracelet. He admitted that his ex-girlfriend disapproved of his poker career, which caused him to take a long break. Since his absence in February, Altomonte has made an impressive comeback, displaying his dedication and felting prowess.
Before the required photos and interviews, the freshly crowned champion asked to phone his parents because he couldn’t contain his excitement. Altomonte emphasized the significance of his accomplishment by describing his victory as a dream come true.
Action-Packed Final Day
The tournament’s last day started with intense play that quickly led to eliminations. Even Koray Aldemir, the champion of the 2021 Main Event, was beaten early on by fierce rivalry. Matthew Grocholsky’s set of nines beat Aldemir’s top pair and double gut-shot straight draw after Aldemir was eliminated.
Greg Raymer, the 2004 Main Event champion, also lost early, which heightened the day’s suspense. By the first break, there were only 67 players left, and by the supper break at 5 p.m., there were only nine players left.
Altomonte’s Rise to Victory
Having the second-biggest stack when he joined the final table, Joseph Altomonte quickly gained momentum by participating in tense skirmishes with Kevin Rand, who had the greatest stack. Altomonte’s pair of queens outperformed Rand’s gutshot and flush draw thanks to calculated tactics and timely plays, pushing him above the 40,000,000 chip threshold.
Altomonte continued to play aggressively, rapidly expanding his chip lead, and eventually entered the heads-up stage as a clear 12-1 favorite. Despite Holmes tripling on the first hand, Altomonte’s strength won out, giving him the championship while Holmes took home the well-deserved $134,171 second-place prize.
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