Home » News » 2024 WSOP: Bryce Yockey Busts Seven-Year Drought With Second Gold Bracelet Win in Event #8: $5K Pot-Limit Omaha ($606,654)
Seven long years had passed since Bryce Yockey (cover image) tasted WSOP glory. But the poker gods smiled upon him again on a fateful Sunday at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP). With a breathtaking display of skill and determination, Yockey stormed back into the winner’s circle, seizing his second coveted bracelet in Event #8: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha.
This was no ordinary victory. In a field of 733 seasoned pros, Yockey emerged as a force of nature, outplaying his opponents to claim not only the title but a staggering $606,654 – the biggest single cash of his illustrious career.
Bryce Yockey (@SuddenlyBryce) spoke with @DreaRenee_N after winning his first @WSOP bracelet in over seven years and the effort he put into playing Pot-Limit Omaha and preparing for this moment.
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The stage was set for an epic Sunday showdown at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, where Yockey faced a formidable final opponent, Farid Jattin. Jattin, no stranger to high-stakes poker, put up a valiant fight, but in the end, it was Yockey’s day to shine, bagging his second bracelet seven years after winning the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Championship at the 2017 WSOP. Jattin settled for a respectable second place and a $404,430 consolation prize.
For Yockey, this win was more than just another notch on his belt. It was a triumphant return, a testament to his perseverance and unwavering passion for the game. “There’s no feeling like it,” Yockey exclaimed, his voice brimming with emotion as he reflected on his monumental victory. “Winning a WSOP tournament is the pinnacle in any poker career. I feel validated because I’ve worked hard on my PLO game, and today, it paid off. The support from everyone means the world to me.” Yockey’s raw passion was palpable, resonating with fans and fellow players alike.
Yockey’s triumph marked a hat trick for the 25K Fantasy Draft, as he became the third player from the league to snag a bracelet this year. Poker legend John Hennigan added to his already impressive seven-bracelet collection with a win in Event #7: $1,500 Dealer’s Choice, while Nick Guagenti notched his second career bracelet in Event #9: $1,500 Limit Hold’em (8-Handed), a testament to the league’s knack for picking future champions.
Fueled by his recent triumph and a burning desire to cement his legacy, Yockey roared his ambition to the rafters, declaring, “I’m going to win another one this year.”
“When I saw myself get drafted for $13 in the fantasy draft, I’m like, f*** these guys. I’m just going to win two bracelets instead. I do a morning affirmation every day and I just tell myself I’m going to win two, and I got one down so far.” Yockey’s audacious self-belief has ignited a fire within him, setting the stage for what could be a legendary WSOP run.
But Yockey’s ambitions extend beyond simply collecting bracelets. He has his sights set on the ultimate prize: the WSOP Player of the Year title. “I’m never going to be like Shaun Deeb or Daniel Negreanu. I’m never going to play two tournaments at the same time unless it’s a really unusual situation. But, I mean, I always play 40 events anyway. If I play another ten, it’s really not that different. So I’ll be in here every single day,” he asserted.
Throughout the final day, Yockey and Jattin were at the forefront, navigating significant ICM implications due to their chip leads. “I had to be cautious with him,” Yockey noted. “He was clearly willing to play more hands than ICM would suggest. Even though I actually had him covered for a stretch, he had enough chips that we were so close..”
Event #8: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) attracted 735 entries, generating a $3,371,000 prize pool. As Day 1 ended, 130 players remained, narrowing down to 11 by Day 2, with Yockey as the chip leader and the player to beat.
The top 110 finishers were guaranteed at least $10,000. Notables making the money lines included bracelet winners like Anson Tsang (17th for $23,667), Anthony Zinno (19th for $23,667), Rep Porter (21st for $23,667), Chance Kornuth (27th for $19,566), Poker Hall of Famer Phil Ivey (57th for $11,004), and Chad Eveslage (63rd for $11,004).
Final Day Recap
The final day kicked off at noon sharp (local time), and the tension was palpable. In a whirlwind start, it took a mere 40 minutes for the first casualty of the day. Gabriel Andrade, a formidable player in his own right, found himself on the wrong end of a crucial hand, exiting in 11th place with a respectable $36,526 consolation prize. Less than 10 minutes later, six-time bracelet winner Brian Rast saw his bracelet dreams shattered in 10th place, also taking home $36,526.
Unofficial Final Table Chip Counts
- Bryce Yockey – 7,250,000
- Farid Jattin – 5,305,000
- Aditya Sadhu – 5,150,000
- Joao Vieira – 4,875,000
- Joao Simao – 3,600,000
- Jason Berilgen – 2,975,000
- Naoya Kihara – 2,820,000
- Zachary Schwartz – 2,450,000
- Paul Radcliffe – 1,125,000
Following Naoya Kihara’s elimination in ninth place for $46,575, the stage was set for an electrifying eight-handed final table.
Final Table Recap
The action kicked off with a bang as a dramatic double knockout unfolded. Bryce Yockey opened with a raise to 250,000 from early position and got calls from Joao Vieira, Joao Simao, and Paul Radcliff. On the flop , Radcliffe shoved his remaining 595,000 into the pot. Yockey, after eyeing the other players’ stacks for a minute, announced a pot-sized raise. Vieira quickly folded, but Simao moved all in for about 2.70 Million.
Paul Radcliffe
Joao Simao
Bryce Yockey
The flop was action-packed, but the turn brought high drama, giving Yockey a Jack-high straight that eliminated Radcliffe in eighth and Simao in seventh after the river bricked out.
The next major clash came less than half an hour later, as Farid Jattin and Joao Vieira engaged in a preflop-raising war. Vieira opened to 420,000 from the hijack, with Farid Jattin three-betting to 1.44 Million from the cutoff. Vieira called and checked the flop . Jattin made a pot-sized bet of 3.10 Million, effectively putting Vieira, with 2.10 Million behind, on a tough decision. Vieira made the call and showed , but his two-pair was dominated by Jattin`s that had flopped top set. Vieira departed in sixth place with no help from the turn or river.
Three hours later, Jason Berilgen‘s tournament run came to an end in fifth place when his couldn’t beat Yockey’s on a board of .
Indo-American Aditya Sadhu, hoping to secure his first bracelet, saw his dreams dashed in fourth place when his fell to Yockey’s . He initially led with a pair on the flop, but the turn gave Yockey the lead, and the river sealed Sadhu’s fate.
With the tension mounting, the action continued at a relentless pace. Zachary Schwartz and Yockey clashed in a dramatic hand 25 minutes later, where Yockey’s gutshot straight flush draw on the turn improved to a flush on the river, sending Schwartz to the rail in third place.
The heads-up duel between Bryce Yockey (29,225,000) and Farid Jattin (7,450,000) began with Yockey holding a commanding 4:1 chip lead. Despite Jattin’s valiant efforts and creative plays, Yockey’s chip advantage proved insurmountable.
In the final hand, Jattin raised it to 900,000, and Yockey three-bet to 2,375,000. Jattin called, and the hands were revealed.
Farid Jattin
Bryce Yockey
Jattin’s pair and straight draw on the flop couldn’t hold up against Yockey’s pair of eights on the turn as the meaningless river changed nothing, securing Yockey’s victory and his second WSOP bracelet.
Final Table Results (USD)
- Bryce Yockey – $606,654
- Farid Jattin – $404,430
- Zachary Schwartz – $283,221
- Aditya Sadhu – $201,419
- Jason Berilgen – $145,504
- Joao Vieira – $106,795
- Joao Simao – $79,661
- Paul Radcliffe – $60,405
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