Sam Soverel Won PGT Pot-Limit Omaha Title
The Las Vegas pro claimed the $122,850 top prize at the ARIA on Wednesday.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Gambling
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Local poker professional Sam Soverel secured his 16th PokerGO Tour title after outlasting 91 entrants in the kickoff event of the PGT PLO Series. The victory at the PokerGO Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino brings his career tournament earnings to more than $33.5 million.
Why it matters
The win marks a continuation of the high-stakes tournament season in the city, drawing professional players to the resort corridor for the duration of the series. The tournament series remains active as competitors vie for additional leaderboard points and prize payouts.
The event featured a $5,000 buy-in that generated a $455,000 total prize pool distributed among the top 13 finishers. Sam Soverel earned 184 PGT points and 432 Card Player Player of the Year points for the win, while runner-up Jonas Kronwitter collected $79,625.
The players
Sam Soverel
A professional poker player and Las Vegas resident who holds 16 career PokerGO Tour titles.
Jonas Kronwitter
A professional poker player who finished as the runner-up in the tournament.
The details
Soverel clinched the victory in a single day of play, defeating Jonas Kronwitter during the final heads-up hand with a pair of aces. The tournament concludes the first portion of the broader series currently hosted at the PokerGO Studio. Play continues at the venue through October 3, with further events scheduled for those seeking to climb the tour rankings.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: The PGT PLO Series began.
September 25, 2026: Sam Soverel won the kickoff tournament.
October 3, 2026: The PGT PLO Series concludes.
Beyond the Strip
Tournament play at the ARIA fits into the broader PokerGO Tour annual circuit, which defines the standard for professional poker rankings in the valley. Soverel’s latest win reinforces his standing within this established competitive structure.
Visitors and local poker enthusiasts attending the ARIA should anticipate continued heavy traffic around the resort corridor through October 3. Spectators interested in the remaining tournament schedule can track event updates through the venue's official programming.
The takeaway
The PGT PLO Series is an ongoing event that impacts local gaming traffic and professional leaderboard tallies. Residents should monitor the PGT schedule through October 3 to stay informed on the remaining tournament calendar.
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