Streamer N3on won his first poker tournament in Las Vegas

Popular streamer N3on claimed victory in the debut Celebrity Poker Tour tournament in Las Vegas, outplaying more than 50 well-known participants.

The latest stage of the Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) Invitational XIII has concluded in Las Vegas, taking place at the PokerGO Studio within the ARIA Resort & Casino complex. The star of the evening was popular streamer N3on, who not only sat at a poker table for the first time but also managed to win the tournament among more than 50 well-known participants, taking home the top prize of $15,000. N3on's Poker Debut: The Road to Victory Before Friday night, N3on had no poker experience whatsoever. Despite this, he was among those invited to the 19th CPT tournament, which brought together celebrities from various fields: sports, television, and the internet. Among his table opponents were such famous personalities as Olympic champion Caitlyn Jenner, reality TV star and longtime Las Vegas resident Holly Madison, former NBA player Nate Robinson, as well as popular content creators India Love and Tana Mongeau, who have participated in CPT before. N3on himself, who has an audience of 1.15 million subscribers on YouTube, admitted in an interview with PokerNews before the tournament started: “I know nothing about poker at all. They just messaged me, invited me, and I thought—why not give it a try? It’s a great opportunity, let’s try to win some money.” Despite his lack of experience, N3on quickly got comfortable at the table and even made it to the televised table, where his opponents included Jenner, Madison, Robinson, and other well-known participants. According to the streamer, the atmosphere at the table was friendly and filled with interesting conversations: “There are a lot of cool people here, great personalities, it’s going to be a fun game. The main thing is to enjoy it and maybe win.” Key Moment: An Unusual Hand at the Final Table One of the tournament’s most memorable moments was a hand at the final table that quickly went viral on social media. In this hand, N3on, not fully understanding what was happening, made a full house on the river, beating two opponents at once. As PokerGO commentator Brent Hanks noted, it was “one of the strangest hands we’ve ever covered at the CPT.” This very episode allowed N3on to take the lead and eventually win the tournament, even though at the start of the evening he was completely unfamiliar with poker rules. Prize List and Results of the CPT Invitational XIII More than 50 celebrities took part in the tournament, many of whom were trying poker for the first time. The prize pool was $15,000, which went to the winner—N3on. Among the finalists and notable participants were: N3on — $15,000 (1st place, tournament winner) Caitlyn Jenner — final table Holly Madison — final table Nate Robinson — final table India Love — final table Tana Mongeau — final table Exact placements and prize amounts, aside from the main prize, were not disclosed, but it is known that N3on was the only cash prize winner in this event. Context: Who is N3on and Why Is Everyone Talking About Him? N3on is a popular streamer whose YouTube audience exceeds 1.15 million subscribers. In recent weeks, he has become especially well-known thanks to his story with former NBA player Delonte West. West has struggled for many years with drug addiction, homelessness, and mental health issues. N3on reached out to him, filmed videos together, played basketball with him, and provided significant financial help—$50,000 and a new iPhone. According to N3on, Delonte West is now in a rehabilitation center, is not using drugs, and is gradually returning to a normal life. The streamer noted that they continue to communicate almost daily, and he is happy to see positive changes in the former athlete’s life. N3on's Plans: Next Step—WSOP Paradise Winning the CPT Invitational XIII brought N3on not only a cash prize but also a new chance to prove himself in the poker world. He received an invitation to the prestigious World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise tournament with a $26,000 buy-in—known as the Super Main Event. For a streamer who has just started his poker journey, this is a unique opportunity to test himself among professionals at one of the year’s most significant events. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players N3on's success story at the Celebrity Poker Tour is a great example that even a newcomer sitting at the poker table for the first time can achieve impressive results. It proves that in poker, not only technical skills matter, but also psychological mindset, adaptability, and the ability to seize good opportunities. For PPPoker club players, this can be a motivation not to be afraid to try new formats and participate in tournaments with different levels of opponents. Even if you don’t have much experience, smart strategy, attentiveness, and a bit of luck can lead to success. Moreover, participating in PPPoker club tournaments is not only a chance to win prizes, but also an opportunity to meet interesting people, exchange experiences, and enjoy the game. Stories like N3on's victory show that poker is open to everyone—and anyone can write their own success story.