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All Eyes on Cherish Andrews Heading into Final Day of the U.S. Poker Open
The final event of the 2026 U.S. Poker Open has reached the finish line, and all eyes are on whether Cherish Andrews can pull off one last push to capture the Player of the Series title.
Event #10: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em drew 48 entries, bringing together a stacked field of high-stakes regulars for one final battle. Just seven players reached the money, each locking up at least $48,000, while $420,000 awaits the winner — along with the final, crucial points that will decide the series race.
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $420,000 |
| 2 | $264,000 |
| 3 | $174,000 |
| 4 | $126,000 |
| 5 | $96,000 |
| 6 | $72,000 |
| 7 | $48,000 |
As the field played down, a standout storyline emerged: the only three women in the tournament — Kristen Foxen, Ebony Kenney, and Andrews — all made deep runs, each advancing to the final table.
But the story now centers on Andrews. The path is simple, if she wins this event, she claims the Player of the Series title.
Right now, Brock Wilson holds the lead. But Andrews has a direct shot to overtake him, setting up a unique and personal dynamic as she chases down her own boyfriend for the top spot in the final event of the series.
Standing in her way is a loaded final table. David Coleman comes in as chip leader after Day 1, joined by Richard Green, Darren Elias, Jesse Lonis, along with Foxen and Kenney.
Event #10 Final Table Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Coleman | United States | 1,945,000 | 78 |
| 2 | Kristen Foxen | Canada | 1,760,000 | 70 |
| 3 | Richard Green | United States | 1,250,000 | 50 |
| 4 | Darren Elias | United States | 775,000 | 31 |
| 5 | Jesse Lonis | United States | 740,000 | 30 |
| 6 | Cherish Andrews | United States | 545,000 | 22 |
| 7 | Ebony Kenney | United States | 185,000 | 7.5 |
Play will resume at 12:45 p.m. local time inside the PokerGO Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino, with the livestream getting underway on the PokerGO YouTube Channel at 2 p.m.
Action will pick back up in Level 13, with 13 minutes remaining on the clock, and will continue until a winner is crowned.
Be sure to stay tuned to PokerNews for the conclusion of the event, along with live updates and coverage from tournaments around the world.