The world of professional poker witnessed remarkable achievements recently, with standout performances from Chad Eveslage and Ari Engel. Eveslage claimed his fifth career PGT title with a major victory at the PGT Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games, while Engel set a new record by earning his 19th WSOP Circuit ring. Both milestones highlight the ongoing intensity and skill present in the poker community.
Chad Eveslage Wins PGT Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games
The 2022 World Poker Tour Main Event Champion, Chad Eveslage, added another prestigious trophy to his collection by winning the PGT Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games for a $1.2 million payday. This marked his fifth career PGT title. The three-time bracelet winner claimed victory in the 2025 PGT SHRB $100k Mixed Games event, outlasting a competitive field of 29 entries in the 10-game tournament.
The 29-entry field generated a total prize pool of $2,900,000, which was distributed among the top five players. Daniel Negreanu finished in 4th place, earning $300k. Yuri Martins rounded out the podium with a $450,000 prize, while Michael Moncek finished as the runner-up, taking home $725k.
This victory was Eveslage’s first win of 2025 and his first since claiming his third career gold bracelet in 2023. With this latest achievement, Eveslage’s career earnings surpassed $9.48 million.
2025 PGT SHRB Mixed Games High Roller Final Table Payouts
| Rank | Player | Payout |
| 1st | Chad Eveslage | $1,200,000 |
| 2nd | Michael Moncek | $725,000 |
| 3rd | Yuri Dzivielevski | $450,000 |
| 4th | Daniel Negreanu | $300,000 |
| 5th | Benny Glaser | $225,000 |
Ari Engel Collects a Record 19th WSOP Circuit Ring
Just a few days ago, Maurice Hawkins claimed his 18th career circuit ring, closing in on Ari Engel in the circuit race. However, Engel quickly surpassed Hawkins by winning his 19th WSOP Circuit ring, setting a new record.
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Engel secured his latest victory in the NLH Big 500 $35k event at the WSOP Circuit Online US. The $500 buy-in tournament attracted 86 entries, generating a total prize pool of $40,162. After an intense six-hour battle, it was “Ngindn,” aka Ari Engel, who emerged victorious, solidifying his place as the all-time leader in WSOP Circuit rings.
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Sources: PGT.com, WSOP. Twitter & Poker.Org
