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Nicholas Palma Secures First PokerGO Tour Title at Poker Masters
Nicholas Palma, known as Nicky P, won his first PokerGO Tour title at the Poker Masters, taking home $235,200. This victory increased his earnings to more than $5.1 million and secured 480 POY points, moving him into the top 50 in the 2026 Card Player Player of the Year race.
The Poker Masters event featured 84 entries and a prize pool of $840,000. Notable players who made it to the money but were eliminated late on day 1 include Sam Soverel, Myles Mullaly, Matthew Wantman, Jesse Lonis, and Sam Laskowitz.
Nick Seward was the first to fall, finishing in fifth place with $58,600. David Coleman finished in fourth place, earning $79,800. Michael Berk finished in third place, taking home $109,200. Adrian Mateos finished as the runner-up.
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