The Super High Roller Series #1: $15,100 Pot-Limit Omaha kicked off an exciting start to the 2025 high-stakes poker season at the luxurious PokerGO Studio inside ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Some of the world’s top professionals battled it out in the four-card format, but it was Stephen Chidwick who once again proved why he’s among poker’s elite, securing the PGT Gold Cup, $136,500, and 109 PGT points for his dominant victory.
This win marks Chidwick’s 11th career PGT title and his first of the 2025 season. With this performance, the British poker superstar moved up to 25th on the current PGT leaderboard with 1,168 points, inching closer to an incredible milestone of 10,000 lifetime PGT points—a feat achieved by only one player in history.
A Star-Studded Field in the Super High Roller Series #1
The $15,100 Pot-Limit Omahaevent attracted a 13-entry field, building a prize pool of $195,000. The action was fierce from start to finish as high-stakes regulars like Ben Tollerene, Brian Batt, and Alex Foxen joined the field, each looking to kick off 2025 with a statement win.
The final table began with deep stacks and elite competition, but eliminations came fast once the blinds started to climb. Ben Tollerene and Brian Batt were the first two players to fall, leaving Chidwick in a pivotal hand against Alex Foxen that would shape the tournament.
On a dynamic flop, all the chips went in with Chidwick’s top two pair facing Foxen’s flush draw. The turn completed Foxen’s flush, but the river brought Chidwick a full house — propelling him to a commanding chip lead and sending Foxen to the rail in fifth place.
Dominant British Display at the Final Table
With Sean Rafael exiting in fourth place, the final three competitors — Stephen Chidwick, Talal Shakerchi, and Gruffudd Pugh-Jones — set up an all-British battle for the Super High Roller Series title.
Chidwick, known for his calculated aggression, used his big stack to apply constant pressure. He relentlessly raised preflop, stealing blinds and forcing his shorter-stacked opponents into tough spots. Though he briefly doubled up both of his countrymen, Chidwick quickly reasserted control and began chipping away at their stacks again.
Heads-Up Duel: Shakerchi vs. Chidwick
When Pugh-Jones finally moved all-in and lost a flip against Chidwick’s two pair, the heads-up stage was set between Talal Shakerchi and Stephen Chidwick.
It didn’t take long for fireworks. On the very first hand of heads-up play, Shakerchi got his chips in with pocket kings against Chidwick’s drawing hand. The turn brought Chidwick a straight, sealing the victory and eliminating Shakerchi in second place for $58,500.
With that, Stephen Chidwick claimed yet another major title — his 11th on the PGT circuit — and started the 2025 Super High Roller Series in style.
Super High Roller Series #1: $15,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize | PGT Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Stephen Chidwick | United Kingdom | $136,500 | 109 |
| 2nd | Talal Shakerchi | United Kingdom | $58,500 | 47 |
| 3rd | Gruffudd Pugh-Jones | United Kingdom | — | — |
| 4th | Sean Rafael | — | — | — |
| 5th | Alex Foxen | United States | — | — |
Why the Super High Roller Series Matters
The Super High Roller Series represents the pinnacle of professional poker competition — where elite players face off for massive stakes, prestige, and PGT leaderboard points. For fans and players alike, events like this showcase the best of strategic depth, mental endurance, and fearless aggression that define modern high-stakes poker.
For poker enthusiasts in New York City, this level of intensity and excitement can be found locally through NYC Poker Clubs, New York City Poker Tour, and My Social Poker — platforms dedicated to connecting players with private poker games, tournaments, and exclusive poker experiences in a secure and vibrant community.
Stephen Chidwick’s win at the Super High Roller Series #1: $15,100 Pot-Limit Omaha cements his place among poker’s modern legends. His consistency, adaptability, and relentless aggression continue to define excellence in the high-stakes arena. As the 2025 poker season unfolds, all eyes will be on Chidwick — and the next chapter of the Super High Roller Series promises even more unforgettable moments.
