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Event #7: $10,000 NLH
Day 1 Completed
2026 PokerGO Cup
Event #7: $10,000 NLH
Day: 1
Event Info
2026 PokerGO Cup
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1
Buy-in
$10,000
Total Entries
67
Level
20
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
80,000
Entries
67
Players Left
7
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Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
The 2026 PokerGO Cup continued with Event #7: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em inside the PokerGO Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino, where another stacked field of high-stakes regulars battled deep into the night in pursuit of PokerGO Tour points and the event title.
After a full day of play, seven players remained in contention from 67 entries, with Qinghai Pan leading the way in chips heading into the final day. Pan sits atop the counts with several accomplished high-stakes regulars still in the hunt. Notably, Pan, Darren Elias, and Chris Hunichen all entered the event with momentum after reaching the final table of Event #6 earlier in the day.
All seven players have locked up $26,800 but playing for the $201,000 top prize.
Remaining Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qinghai Pan | United States | 2,165,000 |
| 2 | Darren Elias | United States | 1,960,000 |
| 3 | Chris Hunichen | United States | 1,405,000 |
| 4 | Anthony Gregg | United States | 1,160,000 |
| 5 | Neil Warren | United States | 930,000 |
| 6 | Landon Tice | United States | 575,000 |
| 7 | Jeremy Ausmus | United States | 505,000 |
Day 1 Action
A number of notable players took their shot but ultimately failed to make the money. Among those who ran deep but fell short of a payout were Jesse Lonis, Sam Soverel, and Sean Winter.
David Coleman suffered the most dramatic elimination of the night, falling just short of the money when chip leader Qinghai Pan hit a jack on the river to make a set, eliminating Coleman, who had flopped top pair with ace-king. Moments later, Justin Zaki was eliminated on the stone bubble, sending the remaining players into the money and locking up a payday for the final 10 players.
Play will resume at 12 p.m. local time Thursday with the final seven returning to Level 19 (30,000/60,000) with a 60,000 big blind ante. The live stream will follow on a one-hour delay on PokerGO as the field plays down to a winner.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for full coverage of the 2026 PokerGO Cup, including live updates, chip counts, and highlights.
Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
The seven remaining players have bagged up for the night and will return tomorrow to complete the final table.
Stay tuned for a full day recap shortly.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,165,000
565,000
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565,000 |
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1,960,000
360,000
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360,000 |
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1,405,000 | |
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1,160,000
140,000
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140,000 |
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930,000
455,000
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455,000 |
|
575,000 | |
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505,000
435,000
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435,000 |
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Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Landon Tice opened with a raise from middle position to 100,000, and was called by the big blind Chris Hunichen.
After the flop came J♥3♣4♦ Hunichen check-called a bet of 75,000 from Tice.
The turn was the A♠ and Hunichen again check-called a bet, this time for 225,000.
After the K♥ on the river, both players checked to showdown. Hunichen tabled 3♥3♠ for a set of threes, to take the pot as Tice quickly mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,405,000
680,000
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680,000 |
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575,000
1,075,000
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1,075,000 |
Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
On the river with the board showing 9♠6♥7♣K♥10♣ Anthony Gregg bet out 135,000 and sent Neil Warren into the tank.
After taking his time, he made the call and was shown K♠J♠ for top pair, and Warren mucked his hand to give the pot to Gregg.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,300,000
250,000
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250,000 |
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475,000
325,000
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325,000 |
Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Anthony Gregg raised from under the gun, and the big blind Darren Elias made the call.
After the flop came 7♥3♥6♠, Elias check-folded to the bet of 90,000 from Gregg, giving him the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,600,000
250,000
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250,000 |
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1,050,000
50,000
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50,000 |
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Level: 18
Blinds: 25,000/50,000
Ante: 50,000
Level 17
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Jeremy Ausmus raised from under the gun and was called by the small blind Anthony Gregg.
Both players checked to the river as the board ran out 4♣10♦3♠4♥5♥ and Gregg checked to Ausmus again, who bet out 120,000. Gregg quickly mucked to give the pot to Ausmus.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,100,000
250,000
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250,000 |
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940,000
140,000
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140,000 |
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Level 17
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
In a single raised pot, the board was showing 4♠8♦7♣ and Jeremy Ausmus from the big blind, lead out for a bet of 85,000, which Darren Elias called from the cutoff.
After the 2♠ on the turn, Ausmus moved all in for his stack of 350,000, which got a quick fold from Elias.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,350,000
150,000
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150,000 |
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800,000
70,000
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70,000 |
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Level: 17
Blinds: 20,000/40,000
Ante: 40,000
