NAPT Las Vegas in Full Swing: Chidwick, Petrangelo, and Simao Among the Winners!

Stephen Chidwick Triumphs in the $50K Super High Roller
 

British poker titan Stephen Chidwick once again proved why he is among the absolute elite of world poker. In the $50,000 Super High Roller event, with the highest buy-in at NAPT Las Vegas 2025, he overcame a star-studded field of 23 entries and claimed victory with a prize of $557,930.

In the heads-up, he bested Belgian pro Thomas Boivin, who secured another deep run on American soil, taking home $334,700. Prominent businessman and high stakes player Cary Katz finished third, earning $223,100. Due to the lower number of entries, the tournament had no further payout positions.

This triumph is another significant result in the PGT 2025 season, where Chidwick ranks among the stable names in the TOP 25 and will climb several places up the leaderboard.

Nikolai Mamut Scores Biggest Career Win
 

The opening $1,100 PS Open Main Event also crowned its champion. After three days of intense competition, Nikolai Mamut claimed the trophy, marking his second career live tournament title (according to Hendon Mob) and a prize of $158,700. The tournament had a guaranteed prize pool of $500,000, but with 947 participants, it nearly doubled.

The Russian player, currently based in London, faced off against several seasoned professionals at the final table. In the decisive heads-up against Terrance Reid, Mamut emerged victorious after two hours of intense play.

The winning sum marks the second-largest score for the young Mamut, who has crossed the seven-figure earning threshold this year. Aside from the financial reward, Mamut gains valuable confidence for upcoming major series events.

Nick Petrangelo Confirms Form as He Dominates the Super High Roller Warm Up
 

American professional Nick Petrangelo secured another major success at the NAPT Las Vegas series by winning Event #9: $20,000 Super High Roller Warm Up. In a star-studded tournament, he outperformed a field of 53 entries, taking home $309,030, his seventh PGT title, and clinching the top spot on the Dream Seat leaderboard for this series.

Petrangelo, who recently finished second in Event #5: $10,300 Mystery Bounty, continues in excellent form. With an additional 247 PGT points for the title, he now has 319 points, creating a clear lead over the competition in the current NAPT Las Vegas standings. Overall, this American grinder has amassed over $40.5 million in live earnings, placing him among the most successful tournament players in the world.

The final table at Resorts World Las Vegas featured an elite lineup, including Kristen Foxen, Jesse Lonis, Stephen Chidwick, Cary Katz, and Jeremy Ausmus. In a dramatic heads-up, Petrangelo overcame Faraz Jaka, who took home $202,600. Third place went to Canadian star Kristen Foxen ($146,800), who moved closer to the Top 10 in the PGT standings. Jesse Lonis also improved his PGT ranking to 6th place thanks to his fourth-place finish.

Joao Simao Excels in the Mix of NLH/PLO, Secures Second PGT Title
 

Brazilian pro Joao Simao confirmed his position as one of the most versatile players on the current poker scene. In Event #13: $10,200 No-Limit Hold'em / Pot-Limit Omaha - Round of Each, he bested a field of 60 entries and, following a dominating final performance, took home $174,600 and his second PGT title from Resorts World Las Vegas. His total PGT earnings have now surpassed $3.7 million.

Simao added 175 PGT points to his tally, moving to 9th place on the overall PGT leaderboard. Despite already securing a spot in the PGT Championship finale for $1,000,000, he currently sits second in the NAPT Dream Seat rankings, right behind Nick Petrangelo.

The final table featured a strong lineup of known names, including Sam Soverel, who reached the heads-up. The American achieved his 100th ITM finish in the PGT and solidified his second place in the PGT rankings with 2,619 points. Other prize winners included Sean Winter, Cherish Andrews, Seth Davies, and Andrew Lichtenberger, which underscores the high caliber of the entire tournament.

Sources: PSlive, PGT, Flickr, Hendon Mob