Jake Cody bagged a significant win after 15 years, securing a $510K title in the SHRPO tournament.

Poker pro Jake Cody, formerly of PokerStars, triumphs in the 2025 SHRPO Championship, pocketing a prize of $510K. This is his first significant title in a span of 15 years, since transitioning his focus towards cash games.

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2025 September 13 . 5:25 AM

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Jake Cody secures his first significant title in 15 years and pockets a $510K win at the SHRPO... — Jake Cody secures his first significant title in 15 years and pockets a $510K win at the SHRPO event

Jake Cody bagged a significant win after 15 years, securing a $510K title in the SHRPO tournament.

Jake Cody Triumphs at Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship

Jake Cody, a seasoned poker player, has claimed victory at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) Championship, marking his first major win since his World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet victory in 2011. Cody's dominant performance earned him a significant chip lead throughout the tournament and a prize of $510,850.

Cody's road to victory was not an easy one, ashe faced stiff competition from players such as Jasper Ma, Tray Jones, Shaun Davis, Andjelko Andrejevic, and Jeremy Wien, who were all eliminated during the event. However, Cody's experience and focus on cash games proved to be a winning combination.

On Day 3, Cody ended the day with a chip lead that was just under double Stephen Song in second place. The player-centric nature of the SHRPO, which enables deals, allowed Cody to maintain his lead and eventually secure the win.

Cody's quote, "I don't always play poker tournaments. But when I do, I like to win them," resembles the 'Most Interesting Man in the World' meme, reflecting his competitive spirit and determination.

The final three players in the SHRPO Championship agreed to end the tournament and award Cody the title and the lion's share of the prize pool. Meanwhile, Shannon Shorr won the $25,500 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em event after a heads-up deal, earning $352,873. Chris 'Big Huni' Hunichen finished sixth in the same event, winning $43,200.

Landon Tice also had a successful run at the SHRPO, winning the $3,000 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold'em event and taking home $124,023. Loni Hui won the $400 Pot-Limit Omaha 8 event, earning $7,625.

Since 2014, Cody's focus has primarily been on cash games, playing approximately ten tournaments a year. However, he may occasionally play tournaments if they are convenient and not too far away. Cody's career earnings now exceed $5 million, a testament to his consistent success in the poker world.

Winning the SHRPO Championship felt unbelievable and very good for Cody, who has no plans to change his focus from cash games. Despite the victory, he continues to enjoy the rush of going deep in tournaments but prefers cash games at the moment.