2026 PokerStars Open Philadelphia

$1,100 Main Event
Day: 1a
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 1a
Entries
125
Players Left
16
Players Left 1 / 896

McDonald Makes Top Pair

Level 8 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

Sundiata Devore raised to 2,000 in early position, with John McDonald calling in the big blind to see the 3KA flop.

McDonald checked to Devore, who continued for 1,500. The call was made, and McDonald checked once more on the 7 turn.

Devore fired again for 3,800, earning another call from McDonald. The dealer completed the board with the 8 river, where both players checked it down.

McDonald flipped over A6 for top pair, taking down the pot as Devore mucked.

Tags: John McDonaldSundiata Devore