Joey Weissman wins the $10K event following his WSOP bracelet victory

Joey Weissman claimed victory at the Poker Masters 2026 just a few days after winning his second WSOP bracelet, earning $218,400 and his fifth PGT title.

American professional poker player Joey Weissman continues to impress the poker community with his results. Just a few days after winning his second WSOP bracelet in an online event, Weissman was once again in the spotlight, claiming victory in the prestigious Poker Masters 2026 — Event #3: $10,500 NLH. For first place, he received $218,400 and his fifth PokerGO Tour (PGT) title. The Road to Victory: How the Final Table Unfolded Event #3: $10,500 NLH attracted 78 entrants, creating an impressive $780,000 prize pool. The final table was packed with fierce competition among seasoned professionals, including Daniyal Gheba, Shannon Shorr, Dylan Linde, Brock Wilson, and Jeremy Ausmus — the latter started the day as chip leader. Daniyal Gheba began the final day with the shortest stack but quickly managed not only to recover but also to take the lead by winning several big pots. One of the key hands for Ausmus was when his ace-nine lost to Gheba’s king-queen, which made a flush. After that, Ausmus lost another significant portion of his stack in a hand against Gheba, and then was forced to go all-in from the small blind against Weissman in the big blind. Weissman found ace-queen, which was much stronger than Ausmus’s ten-nine. As a result, the former chip leader exited the tournament less than two hours after the start of the final day. Dylan Linde was the next to bust. In a “button versus big blind” hand, his pocket queens couldn’t hold up against Gheba’s pocket kings. After that, Gheba knocked out Brock Wilson, who was aiming for his third PokerGO Tour title. However, the decisive moment soon followed: Weissman doubled up through Gheba, trapping him with queens against sevens. With the chip lead secured, Weissman quickly closed out the win, eliminating Shannon Shorr and then Gheba in back-to-back hands. Final Table Results Event #3: $10,500 NLH Poker Masters 2026 1st place: Joey Weissman — $218,400 2nd place: Daniyal Gheba — $156,000 3rd place: Shannon Shorr — $109,200 4th place: Brock Wilson — $85,800 5th place: Dylan Linde — $62,400 6th place: Jeremy Ausmus — $46,800 Context: The Poker Masters Series and Venue Poker Masters is one of the most prestigious high roller series, held at PokerGO Studio. For Weissman, this victory marked his fifth PokerGO Tour title, and he calls PokerGO Studio his favorite place to play in the world. Previously, in 2022, he also won the $3,500 BetMGM Poker Championship here. In a post-victory interview, Weissman noted that he really enjoys the studio’s atmosphere and the opportunity to meet friends and top competitors at the tables every day. He emphasized that a positive mindset and enjoying the game can be important factors for success: “Maybe this positive energy somehow affects the results.” The battle at the final table against such experienced American professionals as Jeremy Ausmus and Shannon Shorr was especially meaningful for Weissman. Notably, all three won online WSOP bracelets this month, and in his long career, Weissman had never played heads-up against any of them. “It’s a bit strange, but I just love playing with them — they’re very strong opponents,” Weissman shared. Key Moments of the Final Table and the Battle for the Lead The final table was marked by constant changes in the chip lead and intense competition. Jeremy Ausmus, who started with the biggest stack, was close to his tenth PokerGO victory, but a series of unlucky hands against Gheba dashed his hopes. Dylan Linde, a well-known high-stakes regular, also couldn’t get past fifth place, losing a classic “cooler” — his queens were no match for his opponent’s kings. Daniyal Gheba, despite starting with a short stack, not only made it to heads-up but also earned valuable points in the Poker Masters leaderboard. This was already his second final table in the current series: in the first event, he finished fifth and received $54,600. The decisive hand for the title came when Weissman doubled up through Gheba, after which he quickly closed out the tournament, knocking out Shorr first and then Gheba. Winner’s Quotes: On the Series, Luck, and Approach to the Game In his post-victory interview, Joey Weissman said that his streak of strong performances was made possible by a wave of good luck that he managed to capitalize on: “Variance in poker comes in waves, and it’s important to be ready to take advantage when it’s on your side. Today I was on an incredible run, it felt like I barely lost any hands. Sometimes that’s exactly what it takes to win.” He also emphasized that the atmosphere at PokerGO Studio and the chance to play against the best opponents motivate him to bring his A-game. In Weissman’s opinion, a positive mindset and enjoying the process can be just as important as technical skill. Statistics and Achievements of the Participants Winning Event #3 brought Weissman not only $218,400 but also his fifth PokerGO Tour title. For Daniyal Gheba, second place was another successful result in the series — earlier, he finished fifth in the first event ($54,600). Shannon Shorr, who took third place, also recently won an online WSOP bracelet, just like Weissman. The Poker Masters 2026 tournament once again confirmed the high level of competition among American professionals, many of whom already have significant achievements on the PokerGO Tour and in other major series. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news can be a great source of motivation: even in the toughest fields, anyone who’s ready to ride a favorable wave of variance and stay focused has a shot at success. Joey Weissman’s example shows that consistent work on your game, a positive attitude, and the ability to play against strong opponents lead to stable results. It’s also worth noting how important it is to adapt to different formats: Weissman performs successfully both in online tournaments and in high-level live events. For PPPoker club players, this is a reason to try different formats to broaden their poker horizons and increase their flexibility at the table. Finally, participating in regular tournaments and constantly interacting with strong opponents, as Weissman does at PokerGO Studio, helps improve your skills. Within PPPoker clubs, you can create a similar atmosphere by organizing regular games and hand discussions, which will help you progress faster and achieve new victories.