2026 U.S. Poker Open

Event #9: $15,000 NLH
Day: 1
12
Event Info
2026 U.S. Poker Open
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k6
Prize
$292,800
Event Info
Buy-in
$15,000
Prize Pool
$915,000
Total Entries
61
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
75,000 / 150,000
Ante
150,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
61
Players Left
6
Players Left 1 / 61

Lingham Gets It In With King-High & Wins

Level 1 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Vinny Lingham
Vinny Lingham

Ebony Kenney opened to 2,500 from under the gun and Vinny Lingham called in the small blind before Matthew Wantman three-bet to 13,500 in the big blind. Both opponents called.

Lingham checked on the flop of 639 and Wantman continued for 16,000. Kenney called and Lingham check-raised to 50,000. Wantman three-bet jammed a starting stack and Kenney folded before Lingham called with slightly more.

Matthew Wantman: A10 All in
Vinny Lingham: KQ

Wantman had the better flush draw, but the Q turn gave Lingham the lead before a the red 2 river confirmed Wantman's elimination.

Tags: Ebony KenneyMatthew WantmanVinny Lingham