Weissman wins his 5th PGT title and tightens the race for the Purple Jacket
Win in Event #3 $10K gives Weissman 241 points, moving him to second in the Poker Masters standings.
Key Takeaways
- Joey Weissman won Event #3 $10K No‑Limit Hold'em and claimed his fifth PokerGO Tour title.
- Weissman now has 241 points in the Poker Masters standings, placing him second behind Myles Mullaly with 274 points.
- Nick Palma moved to 235 points after winning Event #2; Daniyal Gheba and Adrian Mateos complete the top five.
Joey Weissman won Event #3: $10K No‑Limit Hold'em of the PokerGO Tour (PGT) Poker Masters on Thursday, claiming his fifth PGT title and his second cash at the 2026 Poker Masters. The victory left Weissman with 241 points, placing him only behind Myles Mullaly in the contest for the coveted Poker Masters Purple Jacket.
Results from PGT Poker Masters Event #3
The tournament began with Jeremy Ausmus as the chip leader, Brock Wilson in second and a significant gap between them. Dylan Linde and Joey Weissman started third and fourth respectively; Shannon Shorr and Daniyal Gheba began as short stacks.
The elimination sequence was as follows:
Jeremy Ausmus was the first eliminated in sixth place after an all‑in from the small blind against Weissman, who called from the big blind. Ausmus was out when his flush draw did not complete.
Daniyal Gheba knocked out Dylan Linde and Brock Wilson in successive hands, giving him a clear advantage as three‑handed play began.
At three players, Gheba held a notable chip lead but lost ground within a few hands.
Weissman regained control after a blind‑versus‑blind hand in which he limped from the small blind and forced Gheba to shove his stack; Weissman made the call and eliminated Gheba.
Shannon Shorr finished third after losing a blind‑versus‑blind confrontation against Weissman.
In the opening hand of heads‑up, Weissman moved all‑in and Gheba called with 12 big blinds; the river card gave Weissman a full house and ended the duel.
The podium figures and the impact on the standings are clear when reviewing the PGT Poker Masters leaderboard.
Standings and points: how the race for the Poker Masters Purple Jacket looks
The PGT Poker Masters leaderboard after Event #3 (Top 5) is as follows:
Myles Mullaly — 1 win, 3 cashes, $274,800, 274 points
Joey Weissman — 1 win, 2 cashes, $241,800, 241 points
Nick Palma — 1 win, 1 cash, $235,200, 235 points
Daniyal Gheba — 0 wins, 2 cashes, $195,000, 195 points
Adrian Mateos — 0 wins, 1 cash, $151,200, 151 points
Nick Palma entered the top three after his first PGT title in Event #2. Gheba and Adrian Mateos also hold high positions thanks to recent final tables and results.
Final table analysis and playing styles
The final table showed rapid swings in tournament momentum. Ausmus, despite starting with the lead, risked chips that ultimately benefited Weissman and Gheba. Gheba, by eliminating Linde and Wilson, displayed preflop aggression and effectiveness in spots involving sets versus overcards and play against short stacks.
Weissman capitalised on two key moments: first, absorbing chips in the middle phase of the final table; second, applying pressure in blind‑versus‑blind pots to force decisions with committed stacks. His limp from the small blind at the decisive moment and the call to Gheba's all‑in were the tactical turns that returned the lead to him.
What this win means for Weissman and the Purple Jacket race
Weissman's victory is his fifth title on the PokerGO Tour and his second cash at the 2026 Poker Masters. With 241 points, he sits only behind Myles Mullaly (274 points) in the overall standings. Nick Palma is not far behind with 235 points after his Event #2 win.
The presence of several players with strong early‑event results indicates that points remain available in the remaining Poker Masters tournaments; the leaderboard shows that small gaps between top spots can flip with another final table or a win.
Where to watch the action and related resources
If you want to review the full final table for Poker Masters Event #3, the broadcast is available on the circuit's streaming platform; you can also consult the official write‑up and audiovisual material from the PokerGO Tour. For information on upcoming dates and schedule, see the [events](/events) section and for circuit news view the [news](/news).
Players mentioned and relevant figures
The final‑table report lists the following players and specific figures that affect the standings:
Jeremy Ausmus: chip leader at the start, finished 6th.
Brock Wilson: started second, eliminated after losing his short stack.
Dylan Linde: eliminated by Gheba in a confrontation where his hand was dominated.
Daniyal Gheba: runner‑up in Event #3, with 195 points after two cashes.
Shannon Shorr: 3rd in Event #3.
Myles Mullaly: PGT Poker Masters leader with 274 points and $274,800 in earnings.
Nick Palma: Event #2 winner with 235 points and $235,200 in earnings.
Adrian Mateos: inside the top five with 151 points and $151,200 in earnings.
The results sheet and the points mechanics confirm that the Purple Jacket race remains tightly contested.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points does Joey Weissman have after winning Event #3?
Joey Weissman has 241 points in the Poker Masters standings after winning Event #3: $10K No‑Limit Hold'em. That total places him in second position behind Myles Mullaly, who has 274 points.
What were the key eliminations at the Event #3 final table?
Jeremy Ausmus was the first eliminated in sixth place after losing an all‑in to Weissman; Daniyal Gheba then eliminated Dylan Linde and Brock Wilson, and Weissman later defeated Gheba and Shannon Shorr to win the tournament.
How does this win affect the fight for the Poker Masters Purple Jacket?
Weissman's victory gives him 241 points and makes him the primary pursuer of Myles Mullaly, who leads with 274 points; the gap is close enough that remaining events can change the order.
What are the leaderboard results and payouts after Event #3?
The Top‑5 leaderboard shows Myles Mullaly with $274,800 and 274 points; Joey Weissman with $241,800 and 241 points; Nick Palma with $235,200 and 235 points; Daniyal Gheba with $195,000 and 195 points; and Adrian Mateos with $151,200 and 151 points.
Tags
About the author
Sofía Carrasco
Poker Correspondent
Sofía Carrasco covers live and online poker — tournament series from the WSOP and EPT to the daily room grind, promotions, and the industry moves behind them. The reports keep every score, pot, and player name exactly as the record shows, and follow the story past the final hand: who qualified, what the structure rewarded, and how the field is shifting. For player moves, software, and regulation across the poker economy, Sofía Carrasco is the first read.
More from Sofía Carrasco
