Mike Zulker Dominates Event #2 ($5,100 NLH)
Event #2 attracted 130 entries, creating a $650,000 prize pool with 19 payout spots, the min-cash set at $9,800. Seven top contenders advanced to Day Two, with Mike Zulker entering the final table as the clear chipleader.
Despite briefly losing the lead early on, Zulker reclaimed control and never looked back. Eliminations began with Daniel Marcus when his A-Q clashed against Halverson's set. Zulker proceeded to knock out one player after another, entering heads-up against Halverson with a commanding lead. The duel lasted just a few hands, earning Zulker his first PGT title and $157,000.
| Position | Name | Country | Amount |
| 1 | Mike Zulker | USA | $157,000 |
| 2 | Mitchell Halverson | USA | $100,000 |
| 3 | Paul Jager | USA | $71,000 |
| 4 | Wayne Nowak | USA | $52,000 |
| 5 | Aaron Messmer | USA | $39,000 |
| 6 | Michael Berk | Canada | $32,500 |
| 7 | Daniel Marcus | USA | $26,000 |
Moreno's Breakthrough Title in Event #3 ($10,100 NLH)
The 101-player field in the third event promised a $252,000 bounty for its champion, revealed during the final showdown. Andrew Moreno, after several close calls in PGT, finally captured the title. In the turbulent finale, Moreno marched to victory. By defeating Brian Batt heads-up, he secured the winning photo, trophy, and a quarter-million-dollar prize.
| Position | Name | Country | Amount |
| 1 | Andrew Moreno | USA | $252,000 |
| 2 | Brian Batt | USA | $171,700 |
| 3 | Sam Laskowitz | USA | $116,700 |
| 4 | Jeremiah Williams | USA | $90,900 |
| 5 | Matthew Wantman | USA | $65,600 |
| 6 | John Riordan | USA | $50,500 |
Darren Elias's Thrilling Turnaround in Event #4 ($10,100 NLH)
Poker fans need no introduction to Darren Elias. The American pro, with over $14 million in live tournament earnings, secured another impressive triumph last night – his fourth PGT title along with a $280,000 prize.
The fourth event of Poker Masters saw 112 entries, creating a $1,120,000 prize pool. Despite entering the final table as chipleader, Elias faced a tough challenge. The chips swung back and forth; no one wanted to bow out. Yet, Elias deftly navigated the competition, keeping surprises at bay.
| Position | Name | Country | Amount |
| 1 | Darren Elias | USA | $280,000 |
| 2 | David Chen | USA | $185,000 |
| 3 | Neil Warren | USA | $129,000 |
| 4 | Stephen Song | USA | $100,500 |
| 5 | Adam Hendrix | USA | $72,500 |
| 6 | Victoria Livschitz | USA | $56,200 |
| 7 | Mitchell Halverson | USA | $44,800 |
Scoring for the Purple Jacket
The aforementioned victory in the fourth event brought Elias 280 PGT points, moving him to second place in the current Poker Masters leaderboard. Mitchell Halverson, runner-up of the second event, maintains the lead with 330 points thanks to three ITM finishes. David Coleman, winner of the opening event, currently rounds out the top three with 270 points.
Sources – PGT, X
