WSOP 2025: Top 5 Pot-Limit Omaha Events

Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) remains a cornerstone of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) schedule, attracting global participation from players who prefer four-hole card action over traditional two-card formats. 

Since its introduction to the WSOP in 1984, PLO has grown to become the second most popular variant after No-Limit Texas Hold’em.

The 2025 WSOP includes 16 PLO bracelet events. Among them, five stand out due to their format, buy-in, and potential for large fields. 

These events represent opportunities for both recreational players and professionals to compete for a bracelet in one of the most dynamic forms of poker.

Scheduled to start on June 3, this Deepstack PLO event is structured across three days and permits one re-entry. It provides players with a substantial starting stack, supporting deeper play that aligns well with the PLO format.

In 2024, Alex Manazano from Venezuela secured his first WSOP bracelet in this tournament, emerging from a field of 2,402 players and earning $161,846.

This tournament marks the first time a Double Board Bomb Pot event will be offered as a PLO-exclusive bracelet tournament at the WSOP. 

The format, inspired by high-stakes streamed cash games, introduces frequent bomb pots where every player posts a blind bet and two boards are dealt, increasing the game's variance and strategic depth.

Players with experience in double board formats from live or online play may find this event offers a distinctive competitive edge.

This short-handed PLO tournament offers players increased hand frequency and more post-flop scenarios. With six players per table, Event 91 is well-suited for participants who prefer a faster pace and deeper strategy.

In 2024, Joseph “Toe” Sanders captured his first bracelet in this format, collecting $269,530 and elevating his lifetime WSOP earnings beyond the $500,000 mark.

Following its debut in 2024, the mystery bounty PLO event returns. With two starting flights, this format merges traditional tournament progression with random bounty prizes, some of which reach six figures.

Last year, Sascha Wilhelm from Germany topped a field of 4,280 players, collecting $282,290 and a WSOP bracelet. Two $100,000 bounties were awarded during the tournament, contributing to its growing popularity.

This is the only split-pot variant featured in this list. Event 21 focuses on Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, a format that appeals to technically skilled players familiar with calculating both high and qualifying low hands.

Caleb Furth emerged victorious in this event during the 2024 WSOP, claiming his first bracelet and a $265,361 prize.

These five events highlight the variety of Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments available in the 2025 WSOP schedule. From traditional formats to experimental structures like the double board bomb pot and mystery bounty, players will find competitive depth and diverse field dynamics throughout the series.