SHRPO 2025: The Spectacular Comeback of Jake Cody, Trophies for Darren Elias and Shannon Shorr

$10k High Roller – Darren Elias' Triumph
 

The $10,000 buy-in tournament drew 66 entries, creating a prize pool of $627,000. The winner was set to take home $219,535 along with a unique trophy. Ultimately, it was Darren Elias, the most successful player in World Poker Tour history (four-time WPT champion), who claimed both. The 38-year-old American captured the title without any deal, winning those 219 thousand dollars and marking his 24th career tournament title.

Elias lived up to his favorite status, navigating the tournament with confidence. The final table was packed with notable names, including Shannon Shorr, Chris Hunichen, and Brock Wilson. Elias overcame all challengers, finally defeating Ukrainian player Artem Metalidi in heads-up play, earning Metalidi $125,400 for second place.

$5,300 Main Event – Jake Cody Back on Top
 

The SHRPO Main Event with a $5,300 buy-in drew massive participation, boasting 889 entries and pushing the prize pool up to $4,311,650 – significantly above the guaranteed 3 million! Many elite players aimed for victory, but it was Jake Cody who outshined them all. The 37-year-old Brit, known for achieving the poker 'Triple Crown' at age 22 (with wins at EPT Deauville, WPT London, and a WSOP bracelet), made a grand return to the spotlight with this triumph.

Cody entered the final table as a massive chipleader with 122bb against the second place's 68 BB. The final table was dominated by the British player, despite some dramatic moments. As competitors like Andjelko Andrejevic, Shaun Davis, and Jasper “Tracy” Ma bowed out, it came down to the final three players. At this juncture, the finalists – Jake Cody, Jeremy Wien, and Stephen Song – agreed upon an ICM deal that concluded the tournament. As Cody was leading when the deal was struck, he was declared the official winner, taking home the trophy and $510,850. Second place went to Jeremy Wien with $450,000, and Stephen Song finished third with $438,000.

For Jake Cody, this marks his first six-figure cashout in a live tournament since 2014. The former PokerStars Pro team member and youngest Triple Crown holder, Cody had mostly focused on cash games in recent years, appearing only sporadically on the tournament scene. His decision to travel to Florida paid off – claiming the prestigious SHRPO Main Event title along with $510,850, pushing his career earnings past the $5 million mark. “It feels incredible to win the trophy and the entire tournament. The money is great, but the victory itself tastes the sweetest,” Cody enthusiastically stated after his win.

Additional Highlights from SHRPO 2025
 

Besides the mentioned events, this year's SHRPO delivered another remarkable result on the high stakes scene. In the $25k High Roller event, American poker veteran Shannon Shorr emerged victorious. The tournament saw 44 entries, and from a prize pool of $1,086,800, Shorr took home $352,873 after a heads-up deal. For Shorr, this marked his fourth trophy from the major Seminole Hard Rock series, with Cherish Andrews finishing second for $318,427.

Sources – SeminoleHardRockPokerOpen, CardPlayer, Poker.org, X, YouTube