The 2025 European Poker Tour (EPT) Malta festival delivered one of its most exciting moments yet when Greek poker star Alexandros Theologis captured the €100,000 No-Limit Hold’em Super High Roller title. Overcoming a short but elite 16-entry field, Theologis secured the $908,154 top prize and a golden spade trophy—his first major EPT title.

Already a dominant force online, Theologis now adds a significant live win to his growing list of accomplishments, pushing his career earnings past $8 million.

A Career Milestone for Alexandros Theologis

Theologis is best known in online poker circles for his 2021 World Series of Poker Online triumph, where he claimed the $25,000 High Roller event and a WSOP gold bracelet worth over $1.2 million.
However, this latest success on the European Poker Tour is particularly meaningful for the Greek pro.

“It feels very good, especially because I haven’t actually won any high-stakes live tournaments before, especially with a trophy,”
— Alexandros Theologis told PokerNews.

Before this victory, Theologis’ only live win came in a modest $2,000 side event at the 2019 ARIA Summer Championship. The EPT Malta title, therefore, marks a career-defining moment for the 2021 online champion.

Action-Packed Day 2 at the EPT Malta High Roller

Though the €100,000 buy-in event drew a compact field, the level of talent was world-class. The prize pool exceeded $1.8 million, rewarding only the top three finishers and leaving no room for error.

The money bubble burst when Spanish high-stakes regular Juan Pardo was eliminated in fourth place. Pardo called all-in with A♦J♥ against Orpen Kisacikoglu’s K♦5♣, but the K♣10♠5♦8♠8♣ board gave Kisacikoglu two pair, sending Pardo home empty-handed.

Moments later, Ben Heath was eliminated in third place for $363,191. Heath three-bet shoved with 8♠8♦, running into Theologis’ K♦Q♠ after Kisacikoglu cold four-bet shoved. The board ran K♥7♣5♦4♠Q♥, giving Theologis two pair and the knockout.
Heath’s podium finish pushed his total live earnings to nearly $35.8 million.

Heads-Up Duel: Theologis vs. Kisacikoglu

The final showdown between Alexandros Theologis and Orpen Kisacikoglu began with the Greek holding a narrow chip lead, 2,250,000 to 1,770,000. As play continued, Theologis extended his advantage through disciplined aggression and precise value betting.

The decisive hand came when Kisacikoglu limped the button with K♠3♥, and Theologis raised to 175,000 holding A♣J♣. The flop fell K♣6♣2♠, giving Theologis the nut flush draw. He bet 75,000, got a call, and when the 3♦ hit the turn, Kisacikoglu improved to two pair.

After a 200,000 bet from Kisacikoglu, Theologis check-shoved all-in. Kisacikoglu called instantly, only to watch the 8♣ fall on the river—completing Theologis’ flush and crowning him champion of the European Poker Tour Malta High Roller.

Kisacikoglu collected $544,869 as runner-up, increasing his career live earnings to over $22.2 million.

Final Table Results – EPT Malta €100,000 High Roller

European Poker Tour Continues Its Legacy

The European Poker Tour remains one of the most prestigious poker circuits in the world, with stops that combine luxurious destinations and elite-level poker competition. The 2025 EPT Malta stop once again showcased top-tier talent, intense high-stakes drama, and a new name among live poker champions.

With more EPT stops ahead in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, and Prague, fans can expect more unforgettable stories and historic victories in one of poker’s longest-running live series.

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Alex Foxen continues to dominate the live tournament scene in 2025. The 34-year-old poker pro secured his fourth title of 2025, winning Poker Masters Event #6 for $272,000. This latest victory not only pushed his career earnings past $55.2 million but also placed him at the top of the PokerGO Tour (PGT) leaderboard with 2,404 points.

A Career Defined by Consistency

Foxen has finished inside the top 20 for eight straight years, with his last seven results all inside the top 10. Few players in poker history can claim such sustained excellence across high roller and major open events.

In 2025 alone, Foxen has:

• Captured 4 tournament titles.
• Made 17 final tables that qualify for POY scoring.
• Accumulated 8,483 POY points, putting him in third place overall behind Jesse Lonis (9,249) and Punnat Punsri (8,604).

With several months left in the year, Foxen is well-positioned to challenge for another POY crown and extend his reputation as one of the most consistent performers in modern poker.

Poker Masters 2025 Event #6: The Breakdown

The Poker Masters is one of the most prestigious high-roller series of the year, featuring elite competition, televised coverage on PokerGO, and critical PGT leaderboard points.

Event #6 carried a $10,000 buy-in and drew 109 entries, creating a prize pool packed with poker’s top talents.

Foxen began the final day in the middle of the pack, trailing early chip leader Martin Zamani. But as is so often the case, Foxen navigated the swings with patience, aggression, and impeccable timing to reach heads-up play and ultimately capture the trophy.

Final Table Recap

Sixth Place – Bin Weng ($55,000)

Two-time WPT champion Bin Weng was the first casualty of the final table. Short on chips, Weng defended his big blind with 9♣7♣ against Doug Lee’s button raise holding K♥8♣. The flop brought 10♠9♦8♦, giving both players a piece. Weng check-called before jamming the turn with his pair and straight draw, but Lee’s trip eights held, sending Weng to the rail.

Fifth Place – RJ Sullivan ($71,000)

Florida pro RJ Sullivan lost a pivotal preflop flip when his A♠Q♣ couldn’t outrun Foxen’s J♦J♣. Reduced to just six big blinds, he was soon eliminated by Andrew Lichtenberger’s pocket aces. Despite the tough finish, Sullivan earned the second-largest score of his career.

Fourth Place – Andrew Lichtenberger ($98,000)

Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger, a WSOP bracelet winner and respected high roller, shoved K♥J♥ into Doug Lee’s J♠J♦. Despite picking up a flush draw, Lichtenberger bricked the turn and river. He secured $98,000, along with his 14th PGT cash of the season, which moved him into eighth in the leaderboard race.

Third Place – Martin Zamani ($125,000)

Chip leader to start the day, Martin Zamani found himself short after losing a key all-in with 9♠8♠ against Doug Lee’s A♥K♠. His final hand came against Foxen, when Zamani’s pocket nines were crushed by queens. He departed with $125,000, raising his lifetime tournament haul to $7.9 million.

Runner-Up – Doug Lee ($180,000)

Canadian pro Doug Lee played fearless poker to reach heads-up with the chip lead. After trading doubles with Foxen, Lee found himself in a dramatic final hand:

• Lee held Q♣3♣ against Foxen’s J♣8♠.
• The flop fell 8♣6♦3♥, giving Foxen top pair and Lee bottom pair.
• The Q♥ turn gave Lee queens up, but the 8♥ river improved Foxen to trip eights.
• Lee paid off Foxen’s all-in shove, ending his run in second place.

Lee took home $180,000, the third-largest score of his career, pushing his lifetime earnings past $2.5 million.

Champion – Alex Foxen ($272,000)

Foxen’s road to victory was marked by key doubles, disciplined calls, and fearless river heroics. One of the defining hands saw Foxen correctly call Lee’s large river bluff with nothing more than queen high, demonstrating both his courage and sharp instincts.

In the end, Foxen lifted the Poker Masters trophy and added yet another milestone to his already remarkable 2025 campaign.

Final Table Payouts

Alex Foxen’s Legacy in Modern Poker

Since bursting onto the scene, Foxen has built a reputation as one of the toughest and most disciplined players in the game. His accomplishments include:

• Over $55 million in live tournament earnings.
• Multiple Poker Masters titles.
• Dozens of final tables in high-stakes buy-ins.
• A long-running streak of top-10 POY finishes.

Foxen’s combination of physical fitness, mental discipline, and technical skill has often been cited as the gold standard for today’s generation of professionals. With his 2025 campaign still rolling, he may yet add more historic milestones before the year is over.

Conclusion

The 2025 Poker Masters has already delivered memorable storylines, but Alex Foxen’s fourth title of the year stands out as one of the most impressive. His $272,000 win in Event #6 not only showcased his resilience and skill but also reaffirmed his dominance on both the POY and PGT leaderboards.

As the high-stakes calendar continues with upcoming majors, all eyes will remain on Foxen to see whether he can close out another record-breaking year and further cement his legacy as one of poker’s all-time greats.

Andrew Moreno is proving once again that consistency and determination define a great poker career. The 42-year-old Texas-based poker pro captured his first PokerGO Tour (PGT) major title at the Poker Masters 2025 inside ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Moreno outlasted a stacked field of 101 entries in Event #3, the $10,000 buy-in no-limit hold’em tournament, and secured the $252,000 top prize along with the prestigious Poker Masters trophy. This victory marks Moreno’s third title of 2025 and adds to his already impressive run on the live circuit, with 10 final tables reached so far this year.

Career Milestone: $6.2 Million In Earnings

With this win, Moreno’s career tournament earnings now exceed $6.2 million. His biggest score still remains the $1.46 million victory at the 2021 Wynn Millions Main Event, but this Poker Masters triumph represents a breakthrough moment—his first major on the high-stakes PokerGO Tour.

In addition to the money, Moreno earned:

• 600 Card Player POY points – moving him into 27th place in the 2025 standings with 4,500 total points.
• 252 PGT points – giving him 760 total across eight cashes, good for 62nd place on the PGT leaderboard.

Earlier this year, Moreno won the Mission RunGood Million Dollar Main Event in August and took down a $1,000 event at The Lodge Winter Championship in February.

Big Names Exit Before The Final

The $1,010,000 prize pool paid the top 15 finishers. Some well-known players fell just short of the final table, including:

• Kristen Foxen (15th)
• Nguyen Le (14th)
• Brock Wilson (13th)
• Stephen Song (12th)
• Victoria Livschitz (10th)
• Aaron Messmer (9th)
• Nicholas Seward (8th)

Final Table Highlights

Sixth Place – John Riordan ($50,500)

Two-time bracelet winner John Riordan was the first to fall on Day 2 after running second pair into Jeremiah Williams’ top pair.

Fifth Place – Matthew Wantman ($65,600)

Bracelet winner Matthew Wantman was next out when his A♣10♠ couldn’t improve against Moreno’s pocket tens.

Fourth Place – Jeremiah Williams ($90,900)

Williams’ run ended in fourth when his A♦4♣ couldn’t hold against Laskowitz’s A♠10♥.

Third Place – Sam Laskowitz ($116,700)

Despite scoring big knockouts earlier in the event, Sam Laskowitz bowed out in third when his open-ended straight draw couldn’t overcome Moreno’s nut flush draw, which completed on the river.

Heads-Up Battle: Moreno vs. Brian Batt

Moreno entered heads-up play with nearly a 4:1 chip advantage over Brian Batt, holding 9,975,000 to Batt’s 2,650,000. He never looked back, quickly extending his lead.

The final hand saw Moreno shove with J♦8♦, and Batt called with J♥10♦. The board ran out 5♦4♦4♣K♦2♥, giving Moreno a flush and the championship title.

For Batt, the $171,700 runner-up finish marked the largest live tournament score of his career.

Final Table Results

What This Means For Moreno

This victory solidifies Andrew Moreno as a force in both mid-stakes and high-stakes events. Already a proven champion with major wins like the Wynn Millions, Moreno now adds a PokerGO Tour title to his resume—an achievement that elevates his standing among elite professionals.

As the Poker Masters 2025 continues, eyes will be on Moreno to see if he can build momentum and contend for the Purple Jacket, awarded to the festival’s overall champion.

Isaac Haxton has long been one of the most respected names in high-stakes poker, but until now one trophy had always eluded him—the coveted Triton Poker title. After years of near misses, the American superstar finally broke through at the 2025 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju, winning the $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Main Event for a career-defining score of $2,789,000.

A Long Time Coming for Haxton

Haxton first cashed in a Triton event back in 2017 and had accumulated 63 cashes worth $16.7 million without ever securing a victory. On his 64th attempt, the poker veteran from Syracuse, New York, ended the drought and lifted his first Triton trident.

“There’s a lot of noise in poker,” Haxton told Triton staff. “I’ve won in other places. I’ve made a lot of final tables—it was bound to work out eventually.”

With this title, Haxton’s career live earnings now stand at $62.6 million, moving him into 7th place on poker’s all-time money list. His Triton-specific results are equally impressive, with nearly $19.5 million in series cashes.

Crushing a $11.6 Million Prize Pool

The event drew 116 entries, creating a prize pool of $11,599,997. Nineteen players made the money, including big names like Dylan Weisman (18th), Richard Gryko (15th), Punnat Punsri (13th), Paul Phua (11th), and Gergo Nagy (8th).

Haxton started the final table second in chips behind Jesse Lonis, the 2025 Player of the Year leader. The lineup was stacked with Triton heavyweights including Nacho Barbero, Danny Tang, and Robert Cowen.

Key Final Table Highlights:

• 7th – Klemens Roiter ($489,000): Busted by Barbero’s aces.
• 6th – Danny Tang ($655,000): Knocked out by Barbero’s trips.
• 5th – Rahul Byrraju ($838,000): Eliminated after running kings into Lonis.
• 4th – Robert Cowen ($1,037,000): Fell short against Haxton in a key PLO clash.
• 3rd – Jesse Lonis ($1,261,000): Lost a big hand to Barbero and exited shortly after.

A Wild Heads-Up Battle With Nacho Barbero

The final showdown between Haxton and Nacho Barbero was nothing short of spectacular. Haxton entered heads-up play with a 3:1 chip lead, but Barbero, fresh off his fourth Triton title, was eager to add another.

In one of the most dramatic hands, Barbero folded a full house (aces full of fives) against Haxton’s sevens full of fives, later admitting: “I folded a full house.” Haxton jokingly replied: “Guess I bluffed you by accident.”

Moments later, Haxton sealed the deal when his straight held against Barbero’s top pair, ending the Argentine star’s run in second place for $1,897,000.

Final Table Payouts – 2025 Triton Jeju $100K PLO

Haxton’s Legacy Grows

This Triton win adds to Haxton’s already stellar résumé, which includes a WSOP bracelet and two Super High Roller Bowl titles. With his first Triton trophy now secured, he has cemented his place among the game’s all-time greats.

For poker fans, the victory was more than just another big score—it was the story of persistence finally paying off.

The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) 2025 got underway in Rozvadov, Czechia, with a historic victory for Poland. Pawel Wojciechowski captured his first-ever WSOP bracelet in the €1,200 No-Limit Hold’em Bounty Hunter Opener, overcoming a field of 385 entries at King’s Resort.

After a marathon 12-hour Day 2 session, Wojciechowski claimed the gold bracelet and a career-best $68,855 payday. The win marked his fifth career WSOP cash and his second in-the-money finish at WSOPE, solidifying him as one of Poland’s rising poker stars.

World Series of Poker Europe 2025 Kicks Off Strong

The opening event of the 15-bracelet WSOPE schedule brought plenty of drama and big names. Across two starting flights, 59 players advanced to Day 2, all guaranteed a min-cash of $1,410.

Among the notables who cashed but fell short of the final table were:

• Martin Kabrhel (25th) – controversial Czech pro
• Makarios Avramidis (24th)
• Renji Mao (27th)
• Zdenek Zizka (34th)
• Manig Loeser (42nd)
• Helmut Phung (47th)

Slovakian veteran Jan Bendik dominated early, entering the final table with a massive chip lead of 114 big blinds. Wojciechowski, meanwhile, held a middle stack but was poised for a comeback.

Final Table of the World Series of Poker Europe Bounty Hunter

The action at the final table quickly shifted when Wojciechowski doubled through Bendik with pocket aces against A♠K♦. That hand swung the momentum, and from there, Wojciechowski built his way to the title.

Key Eliminations:

• 9th – Amit Buganim ($3,861): Shoved A♣10♦ into A♠K♦ and hit the rail.
• 8th – Pablo Heredia ($4,914): His ace-queen suited couldn’t crack Wojciechowski’s pocket aces.
• 7th – Georgios Mylonas ($6,494): Pushed with J♦9♠ but lost to A♦9♦.
• 6th – Franz George ($8,717): His short-stacked K♦10♣ fell to A♦Q♠.
• 5th – Ioannis Chorianopoulos ($24,219): Lost a full house-over-full house cooler with pocket sevens against Wojciechowski’s queens.
• 4th – Mateusz Sikora ($29,250): Couldn’t recover from short-stack play, eliminated with a flush draw.
• 3rd – Dorian Melchers ($37,148): All-in with Q♠3♥, lost to Wojciechowski’s K♣J♥.

Heads-Up: Wojciechowski vs. Bendik

The title came down to Pawel Wojciechowski and Jan Bendik, with Wojciechowski holding a 2:1 chip advantage.

Final Hand:

• Board: 10♦3♥2♣ 9♥ 8♣
• Bendik: 9♦3♠ (two pair)
• Wojciechowski: Q♥J♦ (rivered straight)

Bendik bet the river, only to face an all-in shove from Wojciechowski. After tanking, he called and saw the bad news: a straight to end his run.

Bendik collected $49,316 as runner-up, pushing his career live earnings beyond $3.3 million.

Final Table Payouts – WSOPE 2025 Bounty Hunter

A Defining Moment for Wojciechowski

For Pawel Wojciechowski, the bracelet represents not just a career milestone but also validation on the international stage. His run at the World Series of Poker Europe showcased composure, discipline, and a little bit of destiny.

This victory adds to Poland’s growing poker legacy and sets the stage for an exciting WSOPE 2025 series, with 14 more bracelets still up for grabs at King’s Resort.

The Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju continues to deliver drama at the highest levels of poker. In the $30,000 No-Limit Hold’em/Pot-Limit Omaha event, Jose “Nacho” Barbero captured his fourth Triton Poker title and $646,000 in prize money. In doing so, the Argentinian star denied Phil Ivey a chance at securing his sixth career Triton trophy.

Ivey Falls Just Short

With Jason Koon’s record 12 titles still in a league of its own, a tight race continues among poker legends chasing second place. Michael Watson recently tied Bryn Kenney, Mikita Badziakouski, Punnat Punsri, and Danny Tang with five Triton victories. Ivey had the chance to pull ahead with a sixth, but Barbero’s hot run kept him stuck at five.

Barbero’s Hard-Fought Victory

Barbero admitted the series in Korea had been tough—limited sleep, mental fatigue, and no major results until this breakthrough win. Despite those struggles, he showed resilience:

“It’s insane, it’s like a dream come true,” Barbero told Triton commentator Henry Kilbane. “This series was mentally and physically draining, but I’m super happy to finally get it done.”

With this win, Barbero now sits 14th in the POY leaderboard, while fellow finalists Dylan Linde, Igor Yaroshevskyy, Daniel Dvoress, and Ivey all improved their standings as well.

Action-Packed Final Table

The hybrid format of No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha kept fans entertained until the final hand. Here’s how the action unfolded:

• 7th – Eelis Parssinen ($116,000): Knocked out after Dvoress spiked runner-runner quads.
• 6th – Igor Yaroshevskyy ($146,000): Another deep run for the Ukrainian grinder, but a third title wasn’t in the cards.
• 5th – Dylan Linde ($187,000): Fell to Ivey in a cooler, running A♦K♣ into A♠J♥.
• 4th – Daniel Dvoress ($232,000): Eliminated when his combo draw bricked against Barbero’s trips.
• 3rd – David Wang ($297,000): Out when his A♥J♦ failed to hold versus Barbero’s underdog A♠3♦.

Heads-Up: Barbero vs. Ivey

When the dust settled, the stage was set for an iconic heads-up clash. Unfortunately for Ivey, the chip deficit proved too steep. On the final hand, Barbero flopped a straight with 10♥7♦6♦6♣, while Ivey’s A♠K♠K♦10♦ could only hope for a flush. The river blanked, and Barbero secured the title.

Final Table Results

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Chinese high roller Peter Wang has proven he can shine not only in live-streamed cash games but also on the tournament stage. On Sept. 13, 2025, Wang conquered the $60,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Eight-Max event at the Triton Poker Jeju festival, securing his first Triton title and a career-best payout of $2,046,000.

From Cash Game Star to Tournament Champion

Wang is a familiar face from Hustler Casino Live and High Stakes Poker, where he’s been involved in countless viral hands. But in Jeju, he outlasted a field of 154 entries to grab the lion’s share of the $9,240,000 prize pool. Before this win, his best tournament result was a 12th-place finish worth $52,100 in a $40K Mystery Bounty earlier in the same series at Landing Casino Jeju (Sept. 8–23).

Setting the Stage

Day 2 started with 40 contenders still alive. Only 27 made the money, with names like Ben Heath, Brandon Wilson, Sergio Aido, Ben Tollerene, Aleksejs Ponakovs, Webster Lim, and Matthias Eibinger all running deep but falling short of the final table.

Final Table Action

• 9th – Thomas Boivin ($207,000): Lost a flip with pocket fives vs. Wang’s A-J suited.
• 8th – Santhosh Suvarna ($250,000): Busted in a coin flip against Nguyen’s pocket eights.
• 7th – Tom Fuchs ($345,000): Top pair no good against Mikita Badziakouski’s kings up.
• 6th – Nang Quang Nguyen ($475,000): Shoved A-Q into Wang’s queens.
• 5th – Calvin Lee ($618,000): Ran kings into Sosia Jiang’s A-J; an ace on the board ended his run.
• 4th – Mikita Badziakouski ($774,000): Shoved K-Q into Wang’s A-J suited; board ran clean.

Rise and Fall of Filatov

Russia’s Anatoly Filatov made a big push, doubling through Wang and briefly taking the chip lead after a massive hero call against Jiang. But he lost momentum in a crucial flip (A-Q vs. tens) and finally bowed out in 3rd place for $950,000.

Filatov, who also won a $25K High Roller at Triton Jeju earlier in 2025, now boasts over $10.3 million in lifetime earnings.

The Heads-Up Battle

Wang began heads-up play with a 3:1 lead over Sosia Jiang. The duel stretched into the early morning hours with multiple double-ups on both sides.

In the final hand, Wang’s K♠9♣ held strong on a K♣7♠6♣6♠10♥ board, as Jiang bluffed all-in with J♣8♠. Wang called instantly, locking up the title and $2,046,000.

Jiang collected $1,381,000 as runner-up — the second-biggest score of her career, just behind her $1.6M at the Triton Million Invitational. Her lifetime earnings now sit at nearly $6 million.

Final Table Payouts

The UK Poker Championships (UKPC) Masters has already dealt plenty of excitement at Dusk Till Dawn (DTD) Nottingham, but the festival’s crown jewel is still to come. On September 4, cards go in the air for the £560 buy-in, £500,000 guaranteed UKPC Masters Main Event, which promises to draw another massive field to the UK’s premier poker venue.

Earlier this year, the UKPC Main Event smashed its guarantee when more than 1,300 players built a prize pool exceeding £639,000. That event ended with Jake Betts banking a career-best £85,270 after a heads-up deal with David Lloyd, who himself secured £83,730. With momentum on its side, the September edition is expected to go even bigger.

How to Play the UKPC Masters Main Event

The Main Event features four Day 1 flights, with players able to re-enter and carry forward their best stack:

• Day 1a – Sept. 4, 12:00 p.m. BST
• Day 1b – Sept. 5, 12:00 p.m. BST
• Day 1c – Sept. 6, 12:00 p.m. BST
• Day 1d (Turbo) – Sept. 6, 7:00 p.m. BST

Day 2 kicks off on Sept. 7 at noon, before the champion is crowned on Sept. 8.

For those outside Nottingham, there’s an online Day 1 flight on GGPoker running Sept. 2 at 8:05 p.m. BST. Survivors from that session will bag chips for Day 2 live at DTD. Players can fire multiple flights, but only their largest stack carries forward.

Golden Chip Promotion – Extra Value on the Line

DTD has sweetened the pot with its Golden Chip promotion.

• Earn a Golden Chip by reaching Day 2 through an online Day 1 at GGPoker or by buying into a live flight using DTD Bankroll.
• Make the final table of the Main Event while holding a Golden Chip, and you’ll win a £1,100 WSOP Circuit seat on top of your cash payout.

This added incentive gives grinders another reason to take multiple shots at the £500K guaranteed prize pool.

Qualify with Pennies via DTD Bankroll

One of the most exciting aspects of this festival is the ability to qualify using DTD Bankroll, a flexible currency earned through satellites at GGPoker.

• Start for as little as £0.01 in centrolls.
• Advance through £5.50 Phase 1 satellites.
• Reach the weekly Tuesday Final, where at least 10x £560 DTD Bankroll seats are guaranteed.

Once you have DTD Bankroll, you can spend it in different ways. Buy directly into the £560 Main Event, or split it across side events like the £280 Warm-Up and £120 PLO, keeping some balance for another tournament later.

UKPC Masters Remaining Schedule

Why the UKPC Masters Main Event Stands Out

• Affordable entry, big prize pool: For just £560, players get a shot at a £500,000 guarantee that is likely to be smashed.
• Multiple paths to qualify: From online flights to 1p satellites, there are options for every bankroll.
• Added value: The Golden Chip and WSOP Circuit seat bonus create more reasons to chase the final table.

With momentum from previous editions and a proven track record of surpassing guarantees, the 2025 UKPC Masters Main Event is set to be one of the year’s unmissable live tournaments.

Labor Day weekend in New Orleans brought more than music and parades—it crowned a new WSOP Circuit champion. Mississippi native Yousef Saleh outlasted a 510-player field in the $1,700 Main Event at Caesars New Orleans, securing the title, $149,268 in prize money, and his second career Circuit ring. The victory also earned him a seat in the prestigious World Series of Poker Paradise (WSOPP) in the Bahamas this December.

For Saleh, the triumph marks a career-best score, easily surpassing his previous top cash of $61,261. According to The Hendon Mob, his live earnings before the event totaled around $437,000. The win now pushes him well over the half-million mark and adds another chapter to his WSOP Circuit story—his first ring dates back to 2019 in Biloxi.

Road to Victory

The $772,650 prize pool showcased the growing popularity of the WSOP Circuit stop in New Orleans. Six hopefuls advanced to the final day at the newly remodeled Caesars property near the iconic French Quarter. The eliminations came quickly, with Andrew Yurchak bowing out in sixth place for $24,100, followed by Samuel Rosen in fifth ($33,161).

Alexander Jones secured $46,704 for his fourth-place finish before Saleh sent Andrew Dykeman to the rail in third ($67,291). That set up the final heads-up clash against Louisiana’s Kane Keller, an up-and-coming player with just $35,000 in prior live earnings. Keller fought hard but eventually fell short, pocketing $99,135 for his runner-up finish.

Final Table Results

Closing the Series

The New Orleans festival wrapped up with James Morris taking down the $400 Double Stack Closer for $14,348. Meanwhile, Circuit legend Maurice Hawkins—already holding a record 21 rings—narrowly missed adding another, falling short to Heath Pender in Event #16.

With his latest title, Yousef Saleh cements himself as a serious force on the WSOP Circuit, proving that perseverance and experience can turn a Labor Day weekend into a career-defining milestone.

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