NAPT Las Vegas: Main Event Exceeds Guaranteed Prize Pool, Peter Mugar Leads After Day 2

Over the weekend, all eyes at NAPT Las Vegas were on the kickoff of the $5,300 Main Event. On the second day, the prize pool was confirmed, soaring to $3,579,300, well over the initial guarantee. American Peter Mugar is leading as the current chipleader, but there are still 84 players in the game. We also saw a champion crowned in the $10,300 PLO High Roller, with American Sean Rafael taking the victory.

The Main Event Winner Will Take Home $653,050

Day 2 of the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Main Event, with a buy-in of $5,300, has wrapped up today, marking the end of registration and revealing the total prize pool. With 738 players participating in this prestigious event, the prize pool reached an impressive $3,579,300, surpassing the initially guaranteed $3 million. There are 111 players in the money, with the min-cash set at $8,400. The winner stands to claim a trophy along with $653,050.

After the conclusion of Day 2, 84 players remain, each guaranteed a minimum of $9,650 in winnings. Peter Mugar is leading, having amassed 924,000 chips, starting Day 3 as the clear chip leader. However, seasoned pros and two-time WSOP winners Jesse Lonis and Eric Baldwin are close behind. The top five include Ankit Ahuja and Brett Bassock.

Position	Player	Country	Stack
1.	Peter Mugar	USA	924,000
2.	Jesse Lonis	USA	653,000
3.	Ankit Ahuja	India	643,000
4.	Eric Baldwin	USA	619,000
5.	Brett Bassock	USA	538,000

Sean Rafael Wins PLO High Roller

Another high-stakes event on the NAPT Las Vegas 2025 calendar, also counting towards PGT rankings, has found its winner. Event #22: $10,300 PLO High Roller featured a select group of elite players. With 11 entries, the prize pool reached $264,110, awarding just two payout spots. Amidst top-tier competition, Sean Rafael claimed victory, earning $171,700 and 103 PGT points. Rafael, who has multiple final table appearances this year, secured only the second title of his career. His triumph propelled him into the elite TOP 15 in the PGT rankings.

Finishing second was Jordan Glazer, who took home $92,410. The bronze, and first non-paying spot, went to British pro Robert Cowen. The final table also included Sean Winter, Stephen Chidwick, Isaac Haxton, Sam Soverel, Jesse Lonis, and Jason Koon—some of the best in the high roller circuit.

Position	Player	Country	Winnings
1.	Sean Kristoffer De Jesus Rafael	USA	171,700$
2.	Jordan Glazer	USA	92,410$
3.	Robert Cowen	Wales	-
4.	Sean Winter	USA	-
5.	Stephen Chidwick	England	-

Sources: PSlive, PGT, Flickr, Hendon Mob