$300K SHRB VI Marks Justin Bonomo’s Return to Live Poker After Nearly 2 Years Away – PokerNews.com

September 28, 2021Chad Holloway

Its been nearly two years since Justin Bonomo played a live poker tournament. A couple of days ago he returned by competing in a $50K, which he followed up by being one of 21 players to renter the $300,000 buy-in Super High Roller Bowl VI.

Its good to be back, said Bonomo, who in the meantime hasn't slowed down winning online. I was a little bit nervous that I wouldnt really feel it, but you know, 20 years of doing this its like riding a bike. You get right back into the flow.

The flow for Bonomo is pretty good, especially in SHRB events. Back in 2018, he topped a 75-entry field to win the Super High Roller Bowl China for HK$37,830,000 ($4,823,077) and then followed it up by navigating a 48-player field to win the $300,000 Super High Roller Bowl IV for $5,000,000.

As if that wasnt enough, Bonomo didnt let the pandemic slow him down as he took his game online by beating a 50-entry field to win the $102,000 buy-in 2020 Super High Roller Bowl Online for $1,775,000.

Bonomo, who currently sits second on pokers all-time money list with a staggering $53.2 million, has a chance to become a four-time SHRB champ, though even he admits it wont be easy.

Its a tough tournament. These are long grueling days. Youre up against tough players who have very different styles of play. Im just trying to stay focused and play my best game.

Indeed, Bonomo is up against some tough competition, but fortunately for him, he has experience with them all.

Ive played with everyone here a ton, he said. There are some people Ive only played with online, like Chris Brewer. Ive only played with him online until now, but I know hes a very tough player. I think I have a good feel for how everyone plays.

Check out our profile on Chris Brewer here

While Bonomo is focused on the SHRB, PokerNews did ask about his plans for the upcoming World Series of Poker (WOSP).

I wont be there the whole time, he revealed. Right after this Im flying to Greece for a wedding, but Ill be back eventually. Probably mid or late October Ill start playing some events, and then there are some really good high rollers that Im definitely going to play, but Im not going to be playing 50 events or anything like that.

Finally, PokerNews couldnt help but ask about Bonomos hairdo, which was no longer dyed bright pink.

I feel like I made the statement that I wanted to with the pink, he said. It came to be this thing where I didnt want to be known as the pink hair guy, I didnt want that to be my identity. I had some fun with it but I moved on.

Bonomo was still in contention for the SHRB VI title with eight players remaining at the time of publication. PokerNews will offer a recap after the conclusion of Day 2 as well as a winner recap on Wednesday.

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