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The 2026 Poker Masters series kicked off with New York pro Myles Mullaly capturing Event #1: $10,500 NLH for $218,400. The victory marks Mullaly’s first PokerGO title after several near-misses earlier this year at the US Poker Open.
“A lot of things just went my way today, and it feels good,” Mullaly told PokerNews. “This is a cool place to win it. A lot of tough players … I’m just happy I got it done today.”
Mullaly defeated Justin Zaki heads-up to claim the trophy. The final table also included Sam Laskowitz (3rd, $101,400), Michael Rossitto (4th, $74,100), Daniyal Gheba (5th, $54,600) and Justin Vaysman (6th, $39,000).
The event attracted 78 entries, including poker veterans Steve Zolotow and Erik Seidel, generating a $780,000 prize pool. Only six players advanced to Day 2 following a dramatic opening day that saw 2026 GPI Money Leader Adrian Mateos eliminated on the money bubble after his aces were cracked.
Day 2 action saw Vaysman exit first, followed by Gheba, who busted after an unsuccessful all-in with ten-four against Laskowitz’s ace-nine. Rossitto, the overnight chip leader, fell next after a flush cooler and a subsequent all-in loss to Laskowitz, who was later eliminated himself after doubling up Zaki.
The heads-up battle between Mullaly and Zaki stretched beyond an hour, with Mullaly ultimately rivering a winning hand in a flush-versus-pair showdown. Surrounded by supporters including Landon Tice and Jeremy Becker, Mullaly praised the camaraderie at the PokerGO Studio, calling it an easy place to make friends and find support during high-pressure moments.
