The Onyx High Roller Series has officially concluded its high-stakes PLO schedule in Cyprus, and the final trophy has been claimed. After a week of massive fields and seven-figure prize pools, the action distilled down to an elite showdown in the $50,500 PLO Finale.
Drawing a compact but deadly field of 7 entries, the event generated a $336,000 prize pool, creating a winner-take-most scenario where every decision carried a five-figure swing.
In the end, it was Gruffudd John Pugh-Jones who emerged victorious, capturing the title and the $218,400 top prize. To get there, he had to accomplish one of the toughest feats in modern poker: defeating the legendary Laszlo “omaha4rollz” Bujtas in heads-up combat.
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David vs. Goliath: Taking Down a Legend
Taking down a High Roller is always an achievement, but beating a player of Bujtas’ caliber to secure the trophy makes the victory significantly sweeter. Bujtas, widely regarded as one of the best PLO cash game and tournament players in history, put up a fierce fight but ultimately had to settle for the runner-up consolation prize of $117,600.
A Week of Consistency for the Finalists
For those following the coverage here at PLO365, seeing these two names at the final table was no surprise. Both Pugh-Jones and Bujtas have been relentlessly grinding the Onyx PLO schedule, consistently finding bags and deep runs across the series.
Laszlo Bujtas had arguably the most consistent week of anyone in Cyprus. Before this runner-up finish, he had already navigated his way to the final table of the massive $10k PLO Opener, eventually falling in 5th place in the event won by Artur Vyborov.
Meanwhile, the high-stakes action remained furious throughout the week. Both players were in the mix during the record-breaking $50k PLO Grand Slam, which saw Cesar Garcia capture the title in a star-studded final, and battled through the rapid-fire levels of the High Roller PLO Turbo, claimed by Norway’s Mads Amot.
The $50k Finale was a fitting end to a series dominated by the world’s best four-card specialists, proving once again that in these elite fields, the cream always rises to the top.
$50,500 PLO Finale – Final Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
| 1 | Gruffudd John Pugh-Jones | $218,400 |
| 2 | Laszlo Bujtas | $117,600 |
With over 12 years of Omaha Poker experience, Lebi is the Head of Content at PLO365. A dedicated PLO specialist, he bridges the gap between complex GTO theory and practical street poker. He leads our review team, stress-testing PLO solvers, HUDs, and training courses to ensure they meet the demands of the modern grinder. When he isn’t auditing poker room RNGs or writing strategy guides, you can find him grinding mid-stakes PLO cash games and Turbo MTTs.
