HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2026) – For the eleventh consecutive year, the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) concluded with the crowning of The Big 4 champions at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
Unique to South Florida, The Big 4 is a collection of four tournament finales that feature staggered structures, timed so the events play down simultaneously. This year’s four primary events boasted combined prize pool guarantees of $4.75 million. With 1,143 entries in Big 4 events, the total cash payouts topped more than $5 million.
The quartet of winners earned nearly $1 million, with Joe McKeehen winning the SHRPO Championship and claiming $462,600. This year’s SHRPO Championship drew 673 total entries, boasting a total prize pool of more than $3.3 million…