Regardless of all of Shannon Shorr’s unbelievable success on the poker desk, there was one piece of {hardware} that eluded him — a Phrase Collection of Poker Circuit Ring. Not anymore.
Shorr gained his first World Collection of Poker Circuit Ring on the Las Vegas Horseshoe within the $1,700 Major Occasion, including one other $207,615 to the practically $15 million he has in lifetime event winnings.
Sure, regardless of the unbelievable success Shorr has had on the poker desk since he exploded on the scene 18 years in the past, that is his first WSOPC ring.
“Quite a lot of hours spent inside these WSOP venues making an attempt to seize one. And right here we’re,” he advised the WSOP afterwards. “Undoubtedly one of many highlights of my profession. I actually loved myself. This one means so much. It’s been a very long time coming, and I’m glad I lastly acquired it carried out.”
It was Shorr’s forty second money of six-figures. In some way he’s by no means gained $1 million or extra in a tourney.
Shorr turns into eligible for the Poker Corridor of Fame when he turns 40 in June. He was grateful to the WSOPC for holding the collection within the metropolis the place he’s elevating his youngsters.
“I’ve been touring much less and fewer. I’ve two younger youngsters, so it’s been reducing down on the journey and taking part in,” he stated. “Fortunately, loads of stuff has been coming by right here in Vegas domestically, so I’ve been taking part in loads of these. However yeah, tremendous candy to win in Las Vegas.”
The Major Occasion attracted 774 entries who generated a prize pool of $1,172,610. The runner up was Jordyn Miller ($138,394).
John Longowa completed third ($96,751) adopted by Emily Xie ($68,751), Evan Sandberg ($49,672), Michael Johnson ($36,499), Dennis Yoder ($27,283), Terry Fleischer ($20,753). Tomas Szwardberg rounded out the highest 9 ($16,070).
Shorr credited a number of methods he’s modified his life previously yr or so along with his continued success, which incorporates two wins in $10,000 occasions on the PokerGO Tour’s Final Likelihood collection in January.
“After waking up hungover on January 2, (2024), I made a decision to go the entire yr with out ingesting. And I made it,” he stated. “My dad and mom had been simply on the town, I had a few drinks right here and there, and on particular events, I could have one, however typically, I’m over alcohol. I don’t suppose it serves me too properly.”
He additionally says being a father motivates him to be his finest, and he’s prepared to place his physique and thoughts by the paces for them.
“Having to supply for 2 youngsters — that is what I do to place meals on the desk. Ever since I had youngsters, I’ve been actually zoned in—breath work, neuroplasticity coaching, ice baths, (simply) actually giving poker my all, and it’s very nice to see it come to fruition.”
