The Arena Casino Tirana in Albania hosted the PLO Grand Slam 2025, a massive Pot-Limit Omaha festival that featured over €5,000,000 in guaranteed prizes, attracting some of the best Omaha players in the world.
One of the biggest stars of the event was Tom Bedell, a Norwegian pro known for his aggressive playing style and fearless rebuy strategy. But his tournament journey took an unexpected twist.
During the Opener Event (€5,200 buy-in), Bedell fired eight bullets (€41,600 total) without making the money. Seeing his dedication, the tournament organizers granted him a free entry into the €10,300 PLO Grand Slam Championship, setting the stage for an incredible comeback.
✔️ Buy-in: €10,300
✔️ Entries: 191 players
✔️ Prize pool: €1,880,000
✔️ Winner’s prize: €438,000
🔹 Day 1: Bedell navigated the tournament field successfully, improving on his prior struggles.
🔹 Day 2: He secured a spot in the money after Tomas Ribeiro busted on the bubble.
🔹 Day 3: He entered with the fourth-largest stack among the final 12 players.
At the final table, Daniel Tordjman was the dominant force, holding a commanding chip lead. However, Bedell managed to double up at crucial moments, first against Lautaro Guerra and then against Tordjman, taking control of the table.
Final Heads-Up: Bedell vs. Lautaro Guerra 🇪🇸
✔️ Duration: Just a few minutes due to a massive chip disparity.
✔️ Champion: Tom Bedell (€438,000)
✔️ Runner-up: Lautaro Guerra (€296,000)
Bedell is a respected name in the PLO scene, with numerous deep runs in international tournaments. His fearless approach and aggressive style make him a formidable high-stakes competitor, and this latest win in Tirana further cements his reputation as one of the boldest players in the game.
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