The opening event of the series drew a lively field of 134 players, all chasing the first trophy of the festival and a share of the $38,190 prize pool. When the dust settled, it was Brett Worton holding the trophy following an unusual five-way chop that saw Ali Razzaq, John Donnelly, Darrell Whitford, and Tom T also sharing the top honors.
Earlier in the evening, Razzaq’s surge began when he crossed the 400,000-chip mark with 19 players remaining, building on the momentum from his past success—he won the Seniors event the previous year along with a 6-Max title. Meanwhile, Worton quietly climbed back from a short stack after his pocket deuces found a miracle set against pocket nines, setting the stage for his deep run.
Razzaq entered the final stages of play as the clear chip leader, having dominated much of the late levels. His aggression carried him through several knockouts, including eliminating Murray Duval in sixth place with a timely flush. By the time the final five agreed to a deal, Razzaq claimed the lion’s share of $9,000, while the other four finalists each pocketed $4,800.
The trophy, however, came down to one last ceremonial hand. All players were all in blind, and Worton’s J♦7♦ connected perfectly on a J♣9♦2♥J♠9♥ board to claim the title. It was a fitting cap to a fast-paced finale that showcased the spirit of the Seniors event—fun, camaraderie, and a little bit of chaos.
Event #1: Seniors 50+ $340 Final Results
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Worton | *$4,800 |
| 2 | Ali Razzaq | *$9,000 |
| 3 | Darrell Whitford | *$4,800 |
| 4 | John Donnelly | *$4,800 |
| 5 | Tom T | *$4,800 |
| 6 | Murray Duval | $2,155 |
| 7 | Brenda Robertson | $1,695 |
| 8 | Bernard Buyar | $1,340 |
| 9 | Bernice Mclennan | $1,095 |
| 10 | John Letts | $885 |
| 11 | Jeffery Clarke | $765 |
| 12 | Gerald Chung | $765 |
| 13 | Malcolm Bolger | $665 |
| 14 | Kelly Dalke | $665 |
Josh Myers Claims His Second PPT Trophy of the Year in Event #2: NLH/PLO Mixed $340
The second event of the festival brought a change of pace with a No-Limit Hold’em/Pot-Limit Omaha Mixed format, drawing 98 entries and creating a $27,930 prize pool. After more than twelve hours of action, Josh Myers emerged victorious, claiming the trophy and $5,710 following a dominant final table performance.
Myers wasted no time building a stack early in the day, using relentless pressure to chip up before the bubble. Once the money hit, he put his PLO skills on display, picking off opponents one after another. His run included a crucial knockout with pocket queens, followed by a string of Omaha eliminations that left him as the player to beat once the final five remained.
When play reached the last four, the finalists agreed to an ICM deal that paid Myers, George Mounsef, and Stefan Maloney roughly $5,000 each, with Myron Kusiak taking home $4,190 for fourth. The remaining prize money and trophy stayed in play, setting up one last sprint to the finish.
Myers would go on to close the deal in style, defeating Mounsef heads-up after out flopping his opponent’s pair of sevens with 10♥8♣9♠4♦ on the 8♦Q♠3♦9♥A♠ board. The victory marked Myers’ second PPT trophy of the year, further solidifying his status as one of the most consistent performers on the circuit.
Event #2: NLH/PLO Mixed $340 Final Results
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Myers | *$5,710 |
| 2 | George Mounsef | *$5,235 |
| 3 | Stefan Maloney | *$4,975 |
| 4 | Myron Kusiak | *$4,190 |
| 5 | Holly Orleski | $2,150 |
| 6 | Tony Comely | $1,705 |
| 7 | Justin Pennelli | $1,340 |
| 8 | Scot Munro | $1,060 |
| 9 | Brett Doty | $865 |
| 10 | Nu Teliani | $700 |
