Justin Bonomo and Stephen Chidwick Shine at US Poker Open in Las Vegas

The US Poker Open series took place from February 1 to 11, 2018, at the Aria casino, featuring 8 tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. The events were broadcast live on PokerGo, allowing viewers to watch all final tables with open cards.

Justin Bonomo won the first tournament, a $10k NLHE event, after a final showdown with Boutros Naddam. Bonomo's victory was part of a remarkable streak that saw him win around $4 million in tournaments over 11 months in 2017, despite a losing streak in November. Bonomo attributed his success to improved all-in decisions rather than specific lifestyle changes.

Richard Kirsch won the second tournament, a $10k PLO event, defeating Mike Gorodinsky in the heads-up. The tournament featured a strong field, including several high-profile players. Daniel Negreanu and Stephen Chidwick were among the leaders in the third tournament, a $25k NLH event, with Chidwick ultimately winning. Chidwick's victory was part of a remarkable run that saw him win two tournaments in a row.