Another Test of Versatility Starts Today as Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix Kicks Off
Following the $1,500 versions of Dealer's Choice and H.O.R.S.E. events that have both found their winners earlier this week, the mixed-game action at 2019 World Series of Poker now moves on to Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix, a three-day event which starts today at 3 p.m. local time.
The variety of disciplines included in 8-Game allows the participants to showcase their prowess in both limit and big bet games with the traditional H.O.R.S.E. disciplines enhanced by the presence of No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and 2-7 Triple Draw. The event rules allow players an optional single re-entry should they need it.
This year marks the fifth time the $1,500 8-Game Mix has been included among bracelet events, with the debut edition won by none other than Phil Ivey back in 2014. The tournament then had a one-year hiatus before returning to the schedule in 2016, and it has become a permanent fixture ever since then.
The turnouts for the event undoubtedly prove the popularity of the $1,500 8-Game. Each of the previous four appearances on WSOP schedule resulted in a field attacking 500 entries, always falling just short of the mark. Paul Volpe, Ron Ware, and Philip Long have followed in Ivey's footsteps and emerged as champions.
| Year | Winner | Country | First prize | Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Phil Ivey | United States | $166,986 | 485 |
| 2016 | Paul Volpe | United States | $149,943 | 491 |
| 2017 | Ron Ware | United States | $145,577 | 472 |
| 2018 | Philip Long | United Kingdom | $147,348 | 481 |
PokerNews will provide live updates from the 8-Game battle from start to finish so make sure to come back at 3 p.m. for the hand histories.