On July 3, 2020, Sam Soverel won Event 13 of the 2020 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Hybrid Format. This was the first event of the WSOP to be held in a hybrid format, which combines online and live play. This event was a $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em tournament with a guaranteed prize pool of $1 million.

Soverel, a professional poker player from Florida, outlasted a field of 1,719 players to win the tournament and take home the top prize of $244,936. He also earned his third career WSOP gold bracelet.

Soverel was one of the chip leaders throughout the tournament and was able to maintain his lead throughout the final table. He eliminated two players on the final table before going heads-up with fellow professional poker player, Sean Yu. After a few back-and-forth hands, Soverel was able to take down the tournament and win his third career WSOP gold bracelet.

The hybrid format of this event was a first for the WSOP and allowed players from all over the world to participate in the tournament. Players were able to play online from anywhere in the world and then move to a live final table at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. This format allowed for a larger field of players and more opportunities for players to win big prizes.

Overall, Sam Soverel’s victory in Event 13 of the 2020 WSOP Hybrid Format was an impressive feat and a great example of how the hybrid format can be successful. His win also earned him his third career WSOP gold bracelet and a top prize of $244,936. This event was an important milestone for the WSOP and it will be interesting to see how this hybrid format is used in future events.