

Sergei Kislinskii Wins PGT Sprint Event No. 4, Earns $91,200
Sergei Kislinskii has made history by winning PGT Sprint Event No. 4, earning $91,200 and his first PGT title. This victory was his largest live tournament score yet, pushing his lifetime earnings past $1.1 million. Kislinskii's previous top payday was $78,750 for a runner-up finish in PGT Kickoff event no. 2 in 2024.
The event featured a $285,000 prize pool, with the top nine finishers receiving payouts. Brandon Sunshine was the runner-up, earning $57,000. Joe McKeehen finished third, earning $39,900. Andrew Lichtenberger finished fourth, earning $28,500. Dorian Pavon finished fifth, earning $21,375. Pierce McKellar finished sixth, earning $15,675. Mike Zulker finished seventh, earning $11,400. Sam Soverel finished eighth, earning $11,400. Nick Palma finished ninth, earning $8,550.
Kislinskii earned 240 Card Player Player of the Year points for his first qualified score towards the 2026 POY race sponsored by CoinPoker. This victory marks a significant milestone in Kislinskii's career, solidifying his status as a top poker player.
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