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The $300 PokerNews PowerStack Mystery Bounty event has concluded at RGPS Dallas, with Shannon Lee outlasting a field of 648 entries to claim the title. The tournament, spread across six Day 1 flights, saw only 79 players return for the final day.
Lee secured a career-best score of $17,842, plus $3,100 in mystery bounty winnings, along with her first RGPS ring and trophy. She defeated Lynn Samples in a short heads-up duel, capping an all-women final battle for the top prize from a $162,000 total prize pool, of which $64,800 was allocated to bounties.
Lee described her reaction as feeling “excited” and “awesome,” noting that she values the competitive challenge of the game more than the physical hardware she earns from it.
Her poker background dates back to the 1990s, when her stepfather introduced her to the game. She later honed her skills playing WSOP tournaments on Xbox 360 before transitioning to live play and home games in the early 2000s.
Lee took a 15-year hiatus from poker after having a daughter, only returning to the felt about a year ago. Since then, she said her results have been strong.
Regarding strategy, Lee said she avoided chasing mystery bounties directly, focusing instead on advancing deep into the tournament. She also praised the Texas poker community, particularly the competitive yet welcoming atmosphere for women players in card rooms. Fellow competitor Shannon Eason, who bubbled the final table in 10th place, still walked away with bounty winnings comparable to a first-place payout after landing two of the largest bounties on offer.
