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Andrew Chang finally claimed his first tournament title at the 2026 Potomac Summer Poker Open, winning the $500 Monumental Stack event after a five-way chop and a dramatic high-card draw for the trophy.
With five players remaining, the group paused to discuss a deal before dinner break. Chip leader Jack Arnal took the largest share of the prize pool at $22,882, while Chang, the short stack at the time, secured $16,600. The players then agreed to draw high cards to determine who would take home the physical trophy.
Chang turned over an ace to win the draw, capping off a final table that began very differently for him. He started as chip leader and extended his advantage early by eliminating Linda Swears in seventh place with a set of queens.
However, his fortunes reversed as the table shortened, and he found himself as the shortest stack among the final five. Despite the swing, Chang credited luck for carrying him through to the win.
Arnal reportedly offered Chang an extra $500 to give up the trophy and photo opportunity, but Chang turned down the offer, wanting his moment after ten previous final tables, including a runner-up finish in Las Vegas in 2024.
Day 2 of the event began with 52 players remaining from 403 total entries, generating a prize pool of $167,245. Chang remains uncertain if he will compete in the Potomac Summer Poker Open Main Event, citing a scheduling conflict with a bachelor party.
