2026 PokerStars Open Philadelphia

$1,100 Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info
2026 PokerStars Open Philadelphia
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a8
Prize
$126,705
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,100
Prize Pool
$860,160
Total Entries
896
Level Info
Level
35
Blinds
250,000 / 500,000
Ante
500,000
Players Info - Day 2
Entries
114
Players Left
1
Players Left 1 / 896
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Level: 34

Blinds: 200,000/400,000

Ante: 400,000

Jason Rivkin Eliminated in 7th Place ($20,400)

Level 33 : 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Jason Rivkin
Jason Rivkin

Michael Linster raised to 600,000 in the hijack, and Thilbaud Martin made the call in the cutoff. Jason Rivkin slid out a three-bet to 2,800,000, leaving just 1,100,000 behind.

After taking some time, Linster announced all in and Martin folded. Rivkin tossed in a call, leaving himself at risk.

Jason Rivkin: 77 All in
Michael Linster: AQ

The JAKJ10 runout was all for Linster, finishing with Broadway to send Rivkin out in seventh place.

Tags: Jason RivkinMichael LinsterThilbaud Martin

Linster's Turn to Double

Level 33 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Michael Linster moved all in for 3,400,000 from the cutoff, finding a call from Michael Klein in the big blind.

Michael Linster: 88 All in
Michael Klein: AQ

Linster saw his pocket pair hold on the 3K7106 runout, winning the flip to double through Klein.

Tags: Michael KleinMichael Linster

Klein Doubles into the Lead

Level 33 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Michael Klein
Michael Klein

Thilbaud Martin announced all in from the big blind on the K67 flop, and Michael Klein made the call for his tournament life in early position.

Michael Klein: AA All in
Thilbaud Martin: K5

Martin's pair of kings were trailing, and Klein pocket aces held through the 6 turn and 6 river to secure a big double.

Tags: Michael KleinThilbaud Martin

Martin Drills the River

Level 33 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Thilbaud Martin
Thilbaud Martin

Thilbaud Martin opened to 600,000 from under the gun, and Jason Rivkin made the call in the cutoff. Jean Brillant stuck in a call on the button, and the 376 flop produced a trio of checks.

Martin led out for 650,000 on the 2 turn, and Rivkin raised to 1,900,000. Brillant got out of the way, and Martin took some time before making the call.

Martin and Rivkin both checked down the J river. Martin tabled KJ for a pair of jacks, and Rivkin let out a laugh as he showed 1010 while sending his cards to the dealer.

Martin collected the massive pot, taking a big chip lead.

Tags: Jason RivkinJean BrillantThilbaud Martin

Raber Forces the Fold

Level 33 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Thilbaud Martin checked the 7210 flop from the big blind, and Jason Raber fired 425,000 on the button. Martin called, checking again on the 6 turn.

Raber took his time before counting out 1,200,000, good enough to take the pot as Martin let his hand go.

Tags: Jason RaberThilbaud Martin

Level: 33

Blinds: 150,000/300,000

Ante: 300,000

Big Blind Special for Martin

Level 32 : Blinds 100,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Thilbaud Martin
Thilbaud Martin

Michael Linster called from the small blind, and Thilbaud Martin checked in the big blind. The dealer fanned out the AQ3 flop, and Linster check-called a bet of 500,000 from Martin.

Both players then checked the 3 turn, and Linster followed the K with another check. Martin counted out a bet of 950,000, and Linster sent his cards into the muck.

Martin turned over Q3 while collecting the pot.

"Big blind special," said another player at the table as they saw Martin's full house.

Tags: Michael LinsterThilbaud Martin

Shaban Folds to Martin

Level 32 : Blinds 100,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Thilbaud Martin limped in the small blind, and Arlie Shaban checked his big blind option. Martin checked the 82J flop, and Shaban slid out 300,000.

The call was made, and a pair of checks followed the A turn. Martin then led out for 700,000 on the 2 river, and Shaban slid his cards into the muck.

Tags: Arlie ShabanThilbaud Martin