How I Blew My Chance at WSOP Glory, a PLO Circuit Ring and $14,000

As the title alludes to, I blew my shot at World Series of Poker glory. I, the self-proclaimed “titles over money” type of poker player, had a legit opportunity to finally come away with WSOP gold. The year was 2019 and I was about to leave work for the day and throw down $400 for a Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) poker tournament. The venue? Potawatomi Bingo and Casino, in Milwaukee, WI. It was an official WSOP Circuit Event.

Being a WSOP Circuit Event meant that it still counted for the yearly WSOP player standings and…