The final day of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open ended with another dazzling performance from Alabama’s own Shannon Shorr, who claimed his sixth live poker title of 2025. Shorr took down the $25,500 High Roller, earning $352,873 after a heads-up deal with poker pro Cherish Andrews.
This victory adds to Shorr’s growing 2025 collection, which already includes four PokerGO trophies and a WSOP Circuit Main Event ring. With 420 Player of the Year points from this win, Shorr now sits at 12th place in the POY race with a total of 4,570 points.
A High-Stakes Showdown
While Jake Cody was wrapping up his main event win, the Seminole Hard Rock ballroom buzzed with multiple final tables. The $25K High Roller attracted 44 entrants, pushing the prize pool beyond its $1 million guarantee.
The event’s final day began with six players already in the money. Andrews held the chip lead, followed by Nicholas Seward, Shorr, Jonathan Jaffe, Michael Macchia, and Frank Russo.
The action was intense from the start. Seward, despite starting second in chips, busted first when his pocket sixes fell to Andrews’ pocket tens. Jaffe followed soon after, unable to withstand Shorr’s aggressive play.
Russo exited in fourth after an ill-fated blind battle against Shorr’s two-pair. That left Shorr, Andrews, and Macchia to fight for the title.
The Path to Heads-Up
Three-handed play saw dramatic swings. Shorr initially held the chip lead, but Andrews surged ahead after her Broadway straight cracked Shorr’s set of tens. Shorr eliminated Macchia in third with a flush, setting the stage for a deep-stacked heads-up duel.
Andrews appeared poised for victory when she built a 16-to-1 chip lead, holding 103 big blinds to Shorr’s six. Yet, in a remarkable comeback, Shorr doubled up four times to reclaim the lead, showing resilience that has defined his 2025 season.
The pendulum swung back again when Andrews doubled with a pair of jacks, but with the clock ticking toward the start of another $10K event, both players agreed to a deal.
Final Table Payouts
| Place | Player | Payout | POY Points |
| 1 | Shannon Shorr | $352,873 | 420 |
| 2 | Cherish Andrews | $318,427 | 350 |
| 3 | Michael Macchia | $154,300 | 280 |
| 4 | Frank Russo | $108,700 | 210 |
| 5 | Jonathan Jaffe | $87,000 | 175 |
| 6 | Nicholas Seward | $65,500 | 140 |
A Season to Remember
Shorr’s dominance in 2025 is undeniable. Six trophies, multiple deep runs, and consistent high-roller success have solidified his reputation as one of the game’s elite. With several months left in the season, the poker world will be watching to see if he can close the gap in the Player of the Year race.
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FAQs
Q1: How many live poker titles has Shannon Shorr won in 2025?
Shorr has claimed six live titles in 2025, including this SHRPO $25K High Roller victory.
Q2: Who did Shorr defeat heads-up in this event?
Shorr defeated Cherish Andrews after agreeing to a heads-up deal.
Q3: What was the total prize pool for the SHRPO $25K High Roller?
The prize pool exceeded $1 million, with 44 players entering the event.
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