Marcin Horecki rose to new heights in Event $55: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better at the 2023 World Series of Poker held in the grand Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. It was a triumphant feat that spanned three adrenaline-charged days, witnessing Horecki outshine 566 other competitors. The event amassed a substantial prize pool of $755,610, from which Horecki claimed a stunning $155,275 and clinched his first WSOP gold bracelet.
In a riveting heads-up, Horecki squared off with Mike Matusow, one short of his fifth gold bracelet. However, it was Horecki who reigned supreme in the heads-up game, thus claiming his win.
The final day kicked off with 18 poker enthusiasts vying for the coveted bracelet. An early series of eliminations whittled down the competition to an unofficial final table of nine players, including Darryl Ronconi, Lonnie Heimowitz, Timothy Frazin, and more.
Kao Saechao’s tournament run ended early, giving way to the official commencement of the final table. As the game escalated, several players including Chris George, Brian Rast, and Michael Estes faced their tournament’s end, owing to crucial losses and dwindling chip stacks.
Sergio Braga, despite being at a disadvantage for most of the final table, fought relentlessly, making significant strides up the ladder. However, his tournament run was halted by Scott Numoto, who eliminated him with both a two pair and a low.
James Cheung, the chip leader from Day 2, followed suit, marking the beginning of a three-way contest. This was cut short with Numoto’s elimination, paving the way for the high-stakes heads-up play between Matusow and Horecki.
Despite starting with a 3-1 chip disadvantage, Matusow, who again is nominated to be induced in the Poker Hall of Fame this year, put up a strong fight against Horecki. However, Horecki’s tactical prowess won the day, leaving Matusow to settle for the runner-up position.
Final Table Results
| Result | Player | Country | Prize |
| 1 | Marcin Horecki | Poland | $155,275 |
| 2 | Mike Matusow | United States | $95,957 |
| 3 | Scott Numoto | United States | $66,950 |
| 4 | James Cheung | United Kingdom | $47,475 |
| 5 | Sergio Braga | Brazil | $34,225 |
| 6 | Michael Estes | United States | $25,089 |
| 7 | Brian Rast | United States | $18,709 |
| 8 | Chris George | United States | $14,195 |
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