Dylan Smith Wins WPT RRPO Championship, Secures Redemption

Smith claims his first WPT title and $662,200 after a grueling final table, overcoming past disappointments at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown.

Dylan Smith triumphed in the 2024 WPT Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open, earning $662,200 and a seat at the WPT World Championship.
The championship event drew 1,435 players, generating a prize pool of nearly $4.6 million, with Smith defeating 23-year-old Matthew Beinner in a tense heads-up battle.
Smith's victory marks a personal redemption after finishing fifth at the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown earlier this year despite entering as the chip leader.
Key eliminations included Landon Tice, who was knocked out in fourth place after a cooler against Smith, and Francis Anderson, who finished fifth.
Beinner, the youngest finalist, secured $440,000 for his runner-up finish, surpassing his previous career earnings and earning praise from Smith for his impressive play.