Another Test of Versatility Starts Today as Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix Kicks Off

Following the $1,500 versions of Dealer's Choice and H.O.R.S.E. events that have both found their winners earlier this week, the mixed-game action at 2019 World Series of Poker now moves on to Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix, a three-day event which starts today at 3 p.m. local time.

The variety of disciplines included in 8-Game allows the participants to showcase their prowess in both limit and big bet games with the traditional H.O.R.S.E. disciplines enhanced by the presence of No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and 2-7 Triple Draw. The event rules allow players an optional single re-entry should they need it.

This year marks the fifth time the $1,500 8-Game Mix has been included among bracelet events, with the debut edition won by none other than Phil Ivey back in 2014. The tournament then had a one-year hiatus before returning to the schedule in 2016, and it has become a permanent fixture ever since then.

The turnouts for the event undoubtedly prove the popularity of the $1,500 8-Game. Each of the previous four appearances on WSOP schedule resulted in a field attacking 500 entries, always falling just short of the mark. Paul Volpe, Ron Ware, and Philip Long have followed in Ivey's footsteps and emerged as champions.

Year	Winner	Country	First prize	Entries
2014	Phil Ivey	United States	$166,986	485
2016	Paul Volpe	United States	$149,943	491
2017	Ron Ware	United States	$145,577	472
2018	Philip Long	United Kingdom	$147,348	481

PokerNews will provide live updates from the 8-Game battle from start to finish so make sure to come back at 3 p.m. for the hand histories.

Tags: Paul Volpe Phil Ivey Philip Long Ron Ware World Series of Poker