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Justin Vaysman staged one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 Poker Masters series, rallying from near elimination to win Event #6: $10,500 No-Limit Hold’em at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas for $192,000.

With five players remaining, Vaysman was down to just 20,000 chips before finding a series of timely double-ups to stay alive. He described the stretch as feeling like he was “freerolling,” crediting both composure and good fortune for keeping his tournament alive.

The final table saw plenty of action before Vaysman’s surge. Victoria Livschitz opened Day 2 strong, eliminating Sam Laskowitz in seventh and Joey Weissman in sixth. Tony Gregg later exited in fifth after his set of jacks fell to a runner-runner flush from Sean Winter.

Vaysman continued his climb back into contention, winning a crucial three-way all-in with ace-nine that led to Brandon Wilson’s elimination in fourth. Livschitz’s strong run ended soon after when her hand ran into Winter’s pocket kings, finishing third and setting up a heads-up clash between Winter and Vaysman.

Winter began heads-up play with a sizable chip lead of roughly 60 big blinds to 19, but Vaysman once again fought back from behind. Playing a patient, small-ball style, he eventually secured the decisive pots to complete his comeback and capture the title.

Reflecting on the win, Vaysman called it possibly the biggest victory of his career. The result also boosts his standing in the race for the Purple Jacket, awarded to the series’ top performer, as he plans to continue competing in upcoming Poker Masters and PokerGO Tour events.