haxton wins PLO tournament: tops PGT PLO Series II, earns $169,740 in prize money and additional bounties
Isaac Haxton and Daniel Negreanu Shine at PGT: PLO Series II
In the latest poker tournament series, the Partypoker LIVE PLO Series II, two American poker legends, Isaac Haxton and Daniel Negreanu, made their mark, each winning a high-stakes event.
Isaac Haxton clinched victory in Event #5, the $15,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Progressive Bounty, taking home a first-place prize of $169,740 and an additional $214,000 in bounties. Haxton, currently 9th on the All-Time Money List at Hendon Mob, displayed his analytical prowess and strategic gameplay, making quick work of his heads-up opponent, Ben Lamb. Notably, Haxton won all bounties at the event except one, showcasing his dominance.
Meanwhile, Daniel Negreanu triumphed in Event #8, the $15,100 Pot-Limit Omaha event, securing a first-place prize of $184,740 and an impressive $221,000 in bounties. Negreanu, 8th on the All-Time Money List at Hendon Mob, made short work of heads-up opponent Ben Lamb, mirroring Haxton's swift victory. Negreanu also won all bounties at the event, further solidifying his position as a formidable force in the poker world.
The event attracted a star-studded lineup, including Bryce Yockey, Joe Serock, Joni Jouhkaminen, and others, making for an exciting and competitive tournament series.
Haxton's poker career began in 2007 when he stood second at the NLH event of the WPT Championship, earning $861,789. Since then, he has amassed a staggering total tournament winnings of over $50 million, placing him 14th among the richest poker players in 2025. His biggest cash-out to date is $3,672,000, achieved at SHRB V, Las Vegas, at their NLH event. Haxton's versatility across different poker formats, especially No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha, has earned him a reputation as one of the most skilled and respected players in the game.
Negreanu's poker journey began in 2000 when he stood second at the LAPT event, earning $160,000. Since then, he has accumulated a impressive total tournament winnings of over $40 million, placing him among the elite in the global poker community. His biggest cash-out to date is $6,450,000, achieved at WSOP 2023, Las Vegas, at their NLH event. Negreanu's strategic and thoughtful gameplay, often drawing attention for his deliberate actions during critical moments, has earned him a reputation as one of the most respected players in the game.
In 2018, Haxton was signed up as a Partypoker ambassador, further cementing his status as a key figure in the poker world. Both Haxton and Negreanu continue to make waves in the poker community, with their latest victories at the PGT: PLO Series II serving as a testament to their enduring talent and success.
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