Jesse Lonis Wins Third Straight PGT Sprint Event, Secures $101,000

Jesse Lonis has made an impressive run at the 2026 PGT Sprint, securing his third consecutive final table finish. He won the third event, earning $101,000 and pushing his career earnings past $35.2 million. Lonis has made the final table in all three PGT Sprint events this year, finishing sixth, third, and first. The event had a buy-in of $5,300 and featured 78 entries.

Lonis bested a field of 78 entries to take home $101,000. He held the lead entering the official seven-handed final table. He won the final hand with A♣4♣ overcoming A♠6♥ thanks to a board of 10♣5♣2♣9♣3♠.

Lonis' victory pushed his career earnings past $35.2 million. He climbed to fourth in the 2026 POY standings presented by CoinPoker. Lonis secured 164 PGT points, moving inside the top 40 in the seasonal standings.