Sean Rafael prevailed at the Final Table of the $100k Super High Roller Bowl PLO IV in Las Vegas. The poker pro left the table with $1.15 million and his second PGT trophy.
It was a short day at ARIA Las Vegas. Sean Rafael went into the final with a massive lead and collected the stacks of Cesar Garcia (6th, $190,000) and Lautaro Guerra (5th, $255,000) while still in the first blind level. In the second blind level, Talal Shakerchi (4th, $350,000) surrendered his stack to the American. By the third blind level, they were already heads‑up.
Sean Rafael opened on the button. Richard Gryko (2nd, $480,000) defended his small blind, and Joao Simao went all‑in with 
. Gryko called with 
, and both hit the board 
. But in the end, only Simao’s top flush paid.
- Sean Rafael, 7,545,000
- Joao Simao, 2,045,000
- Blinds: 30,000/60,000; BB Ante: 60,000
The heads‑up lasted about 45 minutes. On the decisive hand, Joao Simao ($775,000) shoved all‑in on the turn 
with 
. Sean Rafael called with 
and made the flush on the river .
2026 Super High Roller Bowl PLO
Buy-In: $101.000
Entries: 32
Prize Money: $3.200.000
ITM: 6
Payouts
1st: Sean Rafael (USA), $1,150,000
2nd: Joao Simao (Brazil), $775,000
3rd: Richard Gryko (United Kingdom), $480,000
4th: Talal Shakerchi (United Kingdom), $350,000
5th: Lautaro Guerra (Spain), $255,000
6th: Cesar Garcia (Spain), $190,000
Sean Rafael Leads Ahead of Joao Simao in the $100k SHR Bowl PLO