Final Seven Return for Day 2 of PokerGO Cup Event #9: $10,000 NLH
The final seven players will return to the PokerGO Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas today to play down to a champion in Event #9: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em at the 2026 PokerGO Cup. From a starting field of 70 entries, just seven contenders remain with their sights set on the $210,000 top prize and another PokerGO Cup trophy.
All remaining players have locked up $28,000, but significant pay jumps await as the tournament reaches its conclusion.
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $210,000 |
| 2 | $136,500 |
| 3 | $94,500 |
| 4 | $70,000 |
| 5 | $52,500 |
| 6 | $38,500 |
| 7 | $28,000 |
Benjamin Grise will return as the chip leader, giving him a strong opportunity to finish the job after already coming close to a title yesterday when he finished runner-up in Event #8. Grise will lead the remaining players into Day 2 as he looks to turn another deep run into a victory.
Among those still in contention are Aram Zobian, Sean Winter, Jeremy Ausmus, and Brandon Wilson, Justin Zaki and Myles Mullaly who will attempt to chase down the chip leader when play resumes.
Remaining Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Grise | United States | 2,040,000 | 41 |
| 2 | Sean Winter | United States | 1,530,000 | 31 |
| 3 | Aram Zobian | United States | 1,180,000 | 24 |
| 4 | Myles Mullaly | United States | 1,130,000 | 23 |
| 5 | Jeremy Ausmus | United States | 1,115,000 | 22 |
| 6 | Brandon Wilson | United States | 980,000 | 20 |
| 7 | Justin Zaki | United States | 775,000 | 16 |
Cards go back in the air today at 12 p.m. local time, with the plan to play down to a winner. The action will be streamed on PokerGO with a one-hour delay. Action will resume in Level 19 at the 30,000/60,000(60,000) blind level.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for live updates, chip counts, and full coverage as Event #9 of the 2026 PokerGO Cup crowns its champion.