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Can Brock Wilson Win His Third PokerGO Trophy in a Month?
The first event of the 2026 U.S. Poker Open in Las Vegas continues on today with Day 2 of Event #1: $5,000 NLH, which has five players remaining in the chase for the top prize of $120,900.
Far in front with nearly half of the chips in play is high-stakes pro Jeremy Ausmus. And while this final table isn't streamed, there should be plenty of clips captured by Ausmus in his new role as high-stakes vlogger.
Ausmus will have to fend of a group of accomplished poker pros, including Justin Zaki, Rodger Johnson and Natalie Ferguson. Also in contention is Brock Wilson, who will look to run up a short stack to win his third PokerGO trophy in a month's time.
Final Table Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremy Ausmus | United States | 5,305,000 |
| 2 | Justin Zaki | United States | 2,215,000 |
| 3 | Rodger Johnson | United States | 2,035,000 |
| 4 | Brock Wilson | United States | 1,280,000 |
| 5 | Natalie Ferguson | United States | 790,000 |
Day 1 ended with the eliminations of a few very notable players, including Poker Hall of Famer Erik Seidel and high-stakes pro Kristen Foxen.
Day 2 action begins at 11:45 a.m. local time with 18 minutes remaining in Level 18 and blinds of 25,000/50,000/50,000. Levels will remain at 30 minutes in duration and there will be short breaks every four levels.
Each returning player is guaranteed at least $32,550. Don't be surprised to see those who bust hop right into the Event #2: $5,000.
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $120,900 |
| 2 | $76,725 |
| 3 | $55,800 |
| 4 | $41,850 |
| 5 | $32,550 |
Stay tuned as the PokerNews live reporting team is on-site and ready for action here in the PokerGO Studio. Check out the live reporting hub before action kicks off.