Drama Unfolds in PokerGO Season Finale

Alex Foxen

Drama Unfolds in Season Finale

The PokerGO Tour wrapped up its 2025 season with the kind of dramatic finish that makes poker compelling television. Alex Foxen needed just a fourth-place finish in the final regular season event to claim Player of the Year honors, but the veteran pro wasn't content to back into the title. Instead, he seized control by winning the entire tournament outright for $232,400, clinching the championship with authority rather than by squeaking through.

Foxen's season-long performance was nothing short of dominant. The announcement revealed he accumulated 3,134 PGT points through five tournament victories and an impressive 27 cashes, earning over $6.2 million in the process. That's the kind of consistent excellence that separates elite players from the field, and it earned him a $50,000 bonus for his Player of the Year performance.

Championship Glory for Eveslage

While Foxen claimed the season-long title, Chad Eveslage owned the biggest stage of all. The PGT $1,000,000 Championship brought together 54 of poker's elite players at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, and Eveslage methodically dismantled the field to claim the $500,000 first prize and the tour's most prestigious trophy.

The championship final table featured poker royalty, including Daniel Negreanu in fourth place, but it was Eveslage who controlled the action when it mattered most. After Michael Wang's third-place elimination, Eveslage entered heads-up play against Andrew Lichtenberger with a commanding 4-to-1 chip advantage. The final hand delivered pure poker theater: Eveslage‘s pocket jacks held strong against Lichtenberger’s suited eight-six, sealing a victory that caps off a remarkable year for the champion.

Vegas Poker Scene Continues to Thrive

Eveslage's championship run builds on an already stellar 2025 campaign that included a massive $1,200,000 victory in the Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games. His methodical approach and clutch performances in the biggest spots showcase exactly why Las Vegas remains poker's premier destination for high-stakes competition.

The PokerGO Studio continues to establish itself as the epicenter of elite poker action, hosting these marquee events that attract the world's best players to the Las Vegas Strip. With the 2026 PGT season launching January 26 with the PGT Kickoff series, the momentum shows no signs of slowing down. The combination of world-class production, massive prize pools, and the unique Vegas atmosphere creates an environment where poker legends are made and careers are defined.