Sean Perry Eliminated from Super High Roller Bowl
The tournament enters Day 2 on October 9 after 23 opening entries at the PokerGO Studio.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Casino
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Sean Perry has bowed out of the Super High Roller Bowl XI after losing two $100,000 tournament entries during the event's opening day. A field of 23 entries played through Day 1, with only 12 participants advancing to the next round.
Why it matters
The tournament highlights the high-stakes poker circuit in the city, where professional players navigate intense competition for significant payouts. With late registration open until the start of the next session, the final prize pool remains subject to change.
Tournament organizers logged 23 total entries on the opening day, with 12 players advancing to Day 2. The final participant count remains unknown as late registration continues.
The players
Sean Perry
A high-stakes poker player who was eliminated from the tournament after losing two $100,000 entries.
Seth Davies
The current chip leader heading into Day 2 of the competition with 882,000 chips.
Alex Foxen
A poker player currently holding 768,000 chips who contributed to the elimination of Sean Perry.
Joao Simao
The defending tournament champion who enters the next round with 548,000 chips.
The details
Players were permitted one reentry during the event, though Sean Perry, Ben Tollerene, and Vinny Lingham all exhausted both of their available entries. Perry saw his second bullet eliminated when his top two pair fell to a set of threes held by Alex Foxen. Play resumes with Seth Davies leading the remaining field with 882,000 chips, while defending champion Joao Simao enters the next round with 548,000 chips.
Timeline
Day 1 of the tournament occurred on October 8, 2026.
Day 2 of the tournament commences on October 9, 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This tournament follows the established format of high-stakes, multi-day competitions frequently held at the PokerGO Studio. It repeats the high-buy-in precedent that defines this series of events in the valley.
Expect localized traffic near the PokerGO Studio as players and spectators arrive for the start of Day 2 competition. The tournament environment will remain active throughout the session on October 9.
The takeaway
The event underscores the high volatility and cost of professional tournament play in the city. Watch for the final entry count and potential late arrivals when play restarts on October 9.
What happens next
Late registration for the tournament closes at the start of Day 2 on October 9, 2026.
Further reading
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