Mike Gorodinsky has done it again! The 2015 WSOP Player of the Year claimed his fourth World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet on Saturday night. He took down Event #10: $10,000 Paradise Pot-Limit Omaha at the WSOP Paradise, held at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
This turbo-style event featured 20-minute levels, keeping the action fast and intense. A total of 200 players entered, creating a prize pool of $2,000,000. Out of them, 30 players made it to the money, with the smallest payout being $20,860. The grand prize, however, was a massive $393,250. Gorodinsky snagged it after defeating 2022 WSOP Player of the Year Daniel Zack in an epic heads-up battle.
A Stellar Performance
Gorodinsky was unstoppable at the final table. He eliminated four of the last six players, proving why he’s considered one of the best in the game. Speaking about his performance, he said, “It’s a PLO tournament, I play a lot, so I’m familiar with the fact that rushes happen fast. The rush happened in my favor this time, which was cool.”
When asked about the turbo structure, he had a cheeky response: “The faster, the better. I like it when the worse players have a better chance, so here I am at the top.”
Action-Packed Moments
The day started with a star-studded field. Poker icons like Phil Hellmuth, Vanessa Selbst, and Isaac Haxton participated but didn’t make it to the money. Negreanu, also chasing a win, saw his pocket aces cracked by Gorodinsky’s straight, exiting just before the final table.
At the final table, Gorodinsky pulled off several jaw-dropping moves. He doubled up with a pair of tens against pocket aces and cracked more aces to eliminate Rui Neves in fifth place. His strong play continued as he knocked out Biao Ding in fourth and secured a dominating chip lead.
Heads-Up Showdown
The final match between Gorodinsky and Zack was a grudge match of poker greatness. Both were chasing their fourth bracelet, and Gorodinsky entered heads-up play with a 2-to-1 chip lead. It didn’t take long for him to seal the deal. On the final hand, Zack rivered a set of aces, but Gorodinsky’s wheel straight was unbeatable.
After the win, Gorodinsky joked about their rivalry. He said, “We agreed whoever won the fourth bracelet would be the better player. Since I polished him off pretty quickly, that decides that.”
A Legacy Cemented
This win pushes Gorodinsky’s career tournament earnings to nearly $5 million. Reflecting on his Bahamas experience, he shared, “I’ve played pretty much everything I wanted here. After the Super Main Event, I’ll take a day in the sun and fly home to my family.”
With this victory, Gorodinsky has solidified his spot among poker’s elite. He now has four WSOP bracelets and an impressive legacy in the world of poker.