Jeremy Ausmus Secures Victory in $1 Million PGT Championship

Jeremy Ausmus, the 2024 PokerGO Tour (PGT) Player of the Year, concluded an exceptional season by claiming the top prize at the prestigious $1,000,000 PGT Championship. Ausmus walked away with $500,000, solidifying his reputation as one of the most consistent players in professional poker.

Jeremy Ausmus Secures Victory in $1 Million PGT Championship
Jeremy Ausmus

As the 2024 PGT Player of the Year, Ausmus entered the event with a commanding record, having amassed 2,966 points from 26 cashes throughout the season. His success in the PGT tournaments had already earned him $5,991,016 in prize money. The PGT $1,000,000 Championship, held at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, brought together 40 elite players from the leaderboard and 10 additional Dream Seat winners. Ausmus, despite starting the final table as the shortest stack among six players, showcased remarkable resilience and strategic play.

During three-handed play, Ausmus surged into the chip lead, outlasting his competitors with a mix of calculated risks and strong reads. The decisive moment came in the final hand when Nick Schulman attempted an ambitious all-in bluff on the river. Ausmus, however, made a precise call, securing his victory and capping off a remarkable year.

Final Payouts for PGT $1,000,000 Championship

  • 1st: Jeremy Ausmus - $500,000
  • 2nd: Nick Schulman - $200,000
  • 3rd: Calvin Anderson - $120,000
  • 4th: Dylan Weisman - $80,000
  • 5th: Chris Hunichen - $60,000
  • 6th: Jim Collopy - $40,000

Looking ahead, the 2025 PGT season is set to kick off on January 20 with the PGT Kickoff series. The series includes five tournaments, four with $5,300 buy-ins and one final event with a $10,500 buy-in. Additionally, all events in the Kickoff series will award double leaderboard points, making it a crucial start to the new season for aspiring contenders.

Ausmus’s victory in the $1,000,000 Championship serves as a testament to his consistency and strategic mastery. With the 2025 season on the horizon, players and fans alike can anticipate another thrilling year of high-stakes competition in the world of professional poker.