The 2026 PokerGO Tour Championship is set for a thrilling conclusion after the season-ending freeroll brought together 40 leaderboard qualifiers and 14 Dream Seat winners at PokerGO Studios in Las Vegas. With $1,000,000 on the line, the final table promises high drama and big names, including Daniel Negreanu.
A Star-Studded Lineup
The leaderboard battle came down to the final event, with Alex Foxen overtaking Sam Soverel to claim Player of the Year honors and the top PGT Championship seed. Despite their high leaderboard finishes, neither made it to the second stage, leaving the door open for a fresh crop of contenders.
Among the 14 Dream Seat entrants, Aaron Kupin is making waves, climbing from the bottom of the chip counts to a mid-pack position, trailing Andrew Lichtenberger and chip leader Michael Wang. Other notable faces include John Riordan, seven-time WSOP champion Daniel Negreanu, Chad Eveslage, and Eric Blair.
The final seven will return on Tuesday at 1 pm local time, needing to eliminate just one player before the money is reached. After that, the battle will continue until a $500,000 winner emerges.
Final Table Chip Counts & Highlights
Michael Wang – 2,890,000 (96bb)
Career earnings: $9,456,159
Wang surged from a middle-of-the-pack start to the chip lead after a pivotal clash with Chino Rheem. The clash catapulted him to the top, setting up a commanding position heading into the final day.
Andrew Lichtenberger – 2,410,000 (80bb)
Career earnings: $23,827,935
‘LuckyChewy’ used a series of big doubles to climb into second place, maintaining strong momentum from his top-ten leaderboard finish.
Aaron Kupin – 1,690,000 (56bb)
Career earnings: $1,846,041
Kupin turned his Dream Seat into a serious challenge for the top stacks, scoring crucial doubles and cashing in big mixed-game events earlier this year, including a $282K PGT 9-Game Mix win at WSOP Paradise.
John Riordan – 1,230,000 (41bb)
Career earnings: $6,465,124
Riordan overcame a short-stack situation late on Day 1, finishing in the middle of the pack with one of the most consistent resumes at PokerGO Studios.
Daniel Negreanu – 1,020,000 (34bb)
Career earnings: $57,608,695
‘Kid Poker’ navigated a tough day to settle into fifth place. The seven-time WSOP champ remains a serious contender, armed with numerous cashes and two PGT wins this season.
Chad Eveslage – 800,000 (27bb)
Career earnings: $11,261,008
Eveslage, a dominant mixed-game specialist, brings WSOP bracelets and Super High Roller victories to the table, ready to battle for a deep run.
Eric Blair – 685,000 (23bb)
Career earnings: $4,043,860
Blair climbed from a lower stack thanks to a pair of early pocket kings but faces a tough climb to contend with the leaders. His strong PokerGO Cup season keeps him in the mix.
The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown, blending seasoned champions with rising stars, all competing for the biggest prize of the 2026 PGT season. The action resumes Tuesday on PokerGO, where every chip will count and the title of PGT Champion awaits.
