Shannon Shorr Continues Heater With World Series Of Poker Circuit Win at Horseshoe Las Vegas

Shannon Shorr continued his sizzling streak by successful his second World Collection of Poker Circuit ring on the Horseshoe Las Vegas.

Shorr took down the $1,700 no-limit maintain’em important occasion, topping a subject of 774 entries to earn $207,615. Along with his win on Tuesday afternoon, the Alabama native bumped his all-time event earnings to north of $15.7 million and added a second WSOP Circuit ring to go along with his two WSOP bracelets.

The victory continues a very spectacular run to begin the 12 months. In simply the primary few months of 2025, he secured wins on the PokerGO Tour and WSOP Circuit. He additionally at present sits in fourth place within the Card Participant Participant of the Yr race with 2,982 factors, because of his three wins and 6 final-table finishes in POY-qualified occasions up to now.

“[I’m] feeling nice, loads of hours spent inside these WSOP venues making an attempt to seize one. And right here we’re,” mentioned Shorr to reporters on the scene after the win.

In contrast to many execs of Shorr’s caliber, he’s leaned away from touring for poker tournaments. The daddy of two has leaned into household life, leading to his newest six-figure rating approaching his dwelling turf.

“I’ve been touring much less and fewer. I’ve two younger youngsters, so it’s been reducing down on the journey and taking part in,” mentioned Shorr. “Fortunately, loads of stuff has been coming by right here in Vegas domestically, so I’ve been taking part in loads of these. However yeah, tremendous candy to win in Las Vegas. Positively one of many highlights of my profession. I actually loved myself. This one means lots. It’s been a very long time coming, and I’m glad I lastly acquired it finished.”

Nevertheless, household life is a double-edged sword. Whereas he makes an attempt to chop down on leaving his dwelling metropolis, he nonetheless has a spouse and youngsters counting on his outcomes on the felt.

“I’m tremendous motivated to play now, having to supply for 2 youngsters … that is what I do to place meals on the desk,” mentioned Shorr. “Ever since I had youngsters, I’ve been actually zoned in — breath work, neuroplasticity coaching, ice baths. Actually giving poker my all, and it’s very nice to see it come to fruition.”

Shorr instructed reporters that he made sure life-style adjustments during the last 15 months to enhance his event outcomes.

“I did 2024 [with] no alcohol, myself. After waking up hungover on January 2nd, I made a decision to go the entire 12 months with out consuming, and I made it,” he mentioned. “My dad and mom had been simply on the town, I had a few drinks right here and there, and on particular events, I could have one, however typically, I’m over alcohol. I don’t suppose it serves me too effectively.”

So far as his on-the-felt efficiency, Shorr acquired off to a tough begin on the second day. However after a sure level, it was clean crusing to the tip.

“I had loads of chips going into Day 2, however issues simply went terribly,” mentioned Shorr. “I used to be getting roughed up, after which I acquired a giant bluff by versus a Spanish common on the bubble – that was massive for momentum. After that, I simply acquired fully run over by the deck, had 5 instances the common stack at one level, and every part simply sort of fell into place.”

The poker Gods could have chosen Shorr, however he credited his focus on the desk for his outcomes.

“One of many issues about reside poker is you simply should determine stuff out in a short time,” mentioned Shorr. “You might solely see one showdown right here or there, and that offers you a glimpse into how a sure participant is pondering. That’s why I all the time stress to gamers … you really want to concentrate, notably for those who don’t know individuals on the desk. Simply making an attempt to make use of the knowledge I had, which was very restricted, to attempt to exploit them.”

The occasion carried a $750,000 assure on the prize pool. The Horseshoe blew previous that determine because the 774 entries over three beginning flights generated one value practically $1.2 million, with the ultimate 107 gamers all incomes a share.

Day 2 noticed 135 gamers return for the lengthy march all the way down to a champion, and it turned out to be so lengthy that an extra day was added to the event when 11 gamers remained late in within the day.

By the point they reached the ultimate desk, Shorr had held the chip lead, with a slight benefit over second-ranked John Longowa.

Shorr saved issues rolling by busting Tomas Szwardberg in ninth place, whereas Terry Fleischer fell subsequent in eighth place. Dennis Yoder (seventh), and Michael Johnson (sixth) had been the following two gamers to exit as Shorr stayed out of the best way, and that plan of action continued as Evan Sandberg noticed his event journey finish in fifth place.

The ultimate 4 gamers then took a dinner break, and after that, it was Emily Xie’s flip to take her depart in fourth place by the hands of Shorr. That put Shorr in a dominant place, and he solidified it by taking out Longowa in third place as effectively.

Heads-up play started with a greater than 5:2 chip benefit for Shorr over Jordyn Miller, and that made for a comparatively fast closing match. The ultimate hand noticed Miller get all in with J8 from the button. Shorr referred to as holding Okay5. The board ran out A10454, and Miller was eradicated in second place. That was good for a runner-up money value $138,394, whereas Shorr scored one other gold ring together with the highest prize within the event.

Remaining Desk Outcomes

Place
Participant
Earnings
POY Factors

1
Shannon Shorr
$207,615
912

2
Jordyn Miller
$138,394
760

3
John Longowa
$96,751
608

4
Emily Xie
$68,751
456

5
Evan Sandberg
$49,672
380

6
Michael Johnson
$36,499
304

7
Dennis Yoder
$27,283
228

8
Terry Fleischer
$20,753
152

9
Tomas Szwardberg
$16,070
76

The following WSOP Circuit event collection will probably be hosted on the Grand Victoria On line casino in Illinois with the primary occasion going down from April 10-14.

Picture credit score: WSOP.