PGT PLO Series: Chino Rheem Makes History as Jeremy Druckman Reigns in the Main Championship

Jeremy Druckman's Dominant Run

The $10,100 PLO Championship stole the spotlight, with Jeremy Druckman delivering a start-to-finish powerhouse performance.

Druckman entered the final day with the chiplead and maintained control throughout the final table, earning $182,400 for his first victory on the PGT circuit, virtually matching his career-best payday.

In the heads-up showdown, Druckman faced Isaac Kempton. While Kempton managed to narrow the gap early on, Druckman ultimately triumphed after the final hand. The board showed 8 s 7 s 6 h K s J c, with Kempton's two pairs K h 8 h 7 c 2 s falling short against Druckman's flopped straight K c 9 s 9 h 5 c.

Final Table Results of Event #6: $10,100 PLO Championship

Pan's Comeback Against Soverel

The festival's final tournament attracted 19 entries, creating a $95,000 prizepool. Qinghai Pan clinched his third PGT title in a dramatic heads-up against experienced Sam Soverel.

Despite Soverel entering the duel with a massive 5:1 lead, Pan managed to turn the tide in an hour-and-a-half-long battle. In the decisive hand, Pan hit a straight, securing the trophy and a $51,300 payout.

Though Soverel's loss denied him the chance to be the only two-time series winner, he remains a PGT record-holder with 14 career titles.

Final Table Results of Event #8: $5,100 PLO High Roller

Mermelstein's First Title

The $5,100 High Roller event, the smallest of the series with 12 entries, was won by Aaron Mermelstein. In this intimate field, Mermelstein secured $42,000 and his first PGT trophy.

Mermelstein entered late in registration and quickly built a massive stack. On his way to the title, he eliminated the last four opponents, including Bryce Yockey on the bubble. In the heads-up, it only took a few minutes for Mermelstein to defeat Dylan Linde in a "nut flush vs. second nut flush" showdown.

Final Table Results of Event #7: $5,100 PLO High Roller

Chino Rheem: The Only Four-Time Series Champion in PGT History

Legendary Chino Rheem claimed the series overall win and the PGT Gold Cup for 2026. Rheem demonstrated incredible consistency, becoming the first player in PokerGO Tour history to dominate four separate series.

Over the festival, Rheem secured four cashes, including a runner-up finish in the Main Event, a fourth place in Quatro Bounty, and fifth in Mystery Bounty. His success also boosted him to sixth in the year-long PGT leaderboard.

Notably, while Bruno Furth scored 19 more points, PGT rules dictate the overall champion must win at least twice in the series, a criterion Furth (winner of Event #1) did not meet.

Final Ranking - Top 10 Players in PGT PLO Series 2026:

*Players ineligible to win the overall series leaderboard due to fewer than two ITM finishes.

Sources: PGT, X