Friday marked the start of the $3,500 buy-in WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown where PokerNews spotted and chatted with a past champion — Tony Sinishtaj — before the Day 1a session began. He reflected on the glorious victory five years ago, and he now attempts to become just the second player ever to win the same World Poker Tour event twice.
For all you trivia buffs, the only player to accomplish that feat is Brian Altman, who took down the Lucky Hearts Poker Open in 2015 and 2020, at the very same casino as the current WPT event is taking place — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.