Shaun Perry lost $200,000 at the Super High Roller Bowl XI tournament in Las Vegas

The Super High Roller Bowl XI tournament with a $100,000 buy-in has started in Las Vegas. Sean Perry spent $200,000 but was eliminated on the very first day. Details and analysis of key hands.

The prestigious Super High Roller Bowl XI (SHRB XI) tournament with a $100,000 buy-in has kicked off in Las Vegas, traditionally attracting the most renowned poker professionals. The first day of play turned out to be dramatic for Sean Perry, who spent $200,000 on entries but failed to make it to Day 2. In this article, we take a detailed look at the course of events, key hands, and discuss the chip leaders and participants’ prospects ahead of the next stage of the battle. Super High Roller Bowl XI: Format and Participants The Super High Roller Bowl is one of the most prestigious series in the poker world, held at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. In 2024, the tournament drew 23 entries on the first day. The tournament format features a $100,000 buy-in and allows only one re-entry per player. This means each participant can use a maximum of two chances to win. On the opening day, 17 players took their seats, including such well-known professionals as Alex Foxen, Seth Davies, Joao Simao, Kristen Foxen, Nick Petrangelo, Ben Tollerene, Vinny Lingham, Jason Koon, Igor Yaroshevskyy, Talal Shakerchi, Jeremy Ausmus, and others. There were 23 entries recorded on the first day of registration, and 12 players advanced to Day 2. Late registration remains open until the start of the second day, so the total number of participants may increase. Sean Perry: $200,000 in One Day and Tournament Elimination Sean Perry, known for his flashy performances and controversial reputation, started the tournament among the 17 initial players. His starting stack was 300,000 chips. In one of the first hands against Nick Petrangelo and Adrian Mateos, Perry increased his stack to 360,000, which seemed like a good start. However, things soon took a turn for the worse. By the fourth level, Perry was down to just 23,000 chips. Two double-ups against Kristen Foxen allowed him to recover a bit, but this streak of success was short-lived—he soon lost the rest of his stack and used his only re-entry, paying another $100,000. On his second entry, Perry again faced Kristen Foxen, managed to win a few hands, but then her husband, Alex Foxen, became his opponent. In one of the key hands, Perry made two pair but lost to Foxen’s straight, which significantly reduced his stack. Later, in the final level of the day, another crucial clash occurred between them: Perry raised to 13,000 from the button with J♦9♠, Foxen defended the small blind with 3♠3♦. On the flop J♣7♠3♣, Foxen check-raised to 29,000 after Perry’s 10,000 bet, and Perry called. On the turn 4♦, Foxen bet 32,000, Perry called again. The river 9♦ gave Perry top two pair, but Foxen a set of threes. Foxen shoved all-in for 150,000, covering Perry’s remaining 114,000. Perry called and was eliminated from the tournament, losing his second entry. Thus, Sean Perry spent $200,000 in one day and was eliminated, failing to reach Day 2. The same fate befell Ben Tollerene and Vinny Lingham, who also used both entries and were knocked out. Meanwhile, Nick Schulman, Jesse Lonis, Chris Hunichen, and Nick Petrangelo were eliminated but still have the option to re-enter before the start of Day 2. Who Leads After Day 1: The Battle for the Title After the first day, Seth Davies took the lead—he already holds two Super High Roller Bowl titles in 2024. His stack is 882,000 chips, equivalent to 110 big blinds at the start of Day 2. Davies has already won $3,200,000 in SHRB IX in Cyprus (with a $300,000 buy-in) and $1,500,000 for winning the PLO version of the tournament in Las Vegas (with a $100,000 buy-in) this year. A third title would be an outstanding achievement in the high roller world. In second place by chips is Alex Foxen with 768,000. Foxen is one of the most successful high roller tournament players, but in the Super High Roller Bowl he has only cashed once so far, finishing second in 2018 (losing to Isaac Haxton). In the current tournament, Foxen knocked out Perry and continues to confidently build his stack. The reigning SHRB champion, Joao Simao from Brazil, also made it to Day 2, bagging 548,000 chips. This week, Simao finished second in a PLO tournament and has won over $10,000,000 in live tournaments in recent weeks. Other well-known professionals still in contention include Igor Yaroshevskyy, Talal Shakerchi, Jeremy Ausmus, Jason Koon, and others. Player Stacks After Day 1 of SHRB XI Below is the official chip count at the end of Day 1 (late registration is still open): Seth Davies — 882,000 Alex Foxen — 768,000 Joao Simao — 548,000 Igor Yaroshevskyy — stack not specified Talal Shakerchi — stack not specified Jeremy Ausmus — stack not specified Jason Koon — stack not specified and other players who advanced to Day 2 The exact stack sizes of the remaining participants have not been published, but all of them continue to compete for the title and the impressive prize pool. Tournament Details and Schedule Play will resume on Friday, October 9, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. The live broadcast will start on the PokerGO platform at 4:00 PM PT. Fans can also follow the action through the official PokerGO Tour live updates. Late registration will be open until the start of Day 2, which may increase the final number of participants and, accordingly, the tournament prize pool. Among those eliminated after Day 1, in addition to Sean Perry, were Ben Tollerene and Vinny Lingham (both used both entries), as well as Nick Schulman, Jesse Lonis, Chris Hunichen, and Nick Petrangelo, who can still re-enter. Quick Reference: Participants and Their Achievements Seth Davies — two-time Super High Roller Bowl champion in 2024, winner of major prizes in high roller tournaments. Alex Foxen — one of the most consistent players in high roller series, contender for WSOP Player of the Year 2026. Joao Simao — reigning SHRB champion, has won over $10 million in live tournaments in recent weeks. Kristen Foxen — a strong professional, against whom Perry doubled up in key hands. Ben Tollerene and Vinny Lingham — both eliminated after using both entries. Nick Petrangelo, Nick Schulman, Jesse Lonis, Chris Hunichen — eliminated but can re-enter. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great reminder of the importance of proper bankroll management and strategic planning when entering tournaments. Even experienced professionals like Sean Perry can quickly lose large sums if they fail to capitalize on their advantages in key hands. This shows that poker requires not only skill, but also discipline and the ability to stop at the right time. The second important takeaway is the significance of opponent analysis and adapting your strategy. As seen in Perry’s hands against Alex Foxen, even strong hands can be insufficient against an opponent’s stronger combinations. For PPPoker club players, it’s useful to learn to read opponents, pay attention to table dynamics, and not overestimate the strength of your own hand. Finally, participating in major tournaments is always a challenge and an opportunity for growth. Follow the performances of top professionals, analyze their decisions, and apply best practices in your club games. Even if you play at lower stakes, the principles of stack management, choosing spots for aggression, and opponent analysis are universal at any level.