John Hennigan’s Double Triumph
In a remarkable display of skill and resilience, Poker Hall of Famer John Hennigan showcased his prowess at the 2024 PokerGO Tour (PGT) Mixed Games series in Las Vegas. The week began with Hennigan securing victory in the $5,100 8-Game event, pocketing an impressive $120,150. Not content with just one win, Hennigan continued his winning streak by conquering the $10,200 H.O.R.S.E. event, adding a career-best $201,600 to his illustrious poker portfolio.
Poker Hall of Famers Shine in Mixed Tournaments
The 2024 PGT Mixed Games series, running from Feb. 28 to March 8, witnessed a clash of poker titans. Event #1, the $5,100 H.O.R.S.E., saw Russia’s Maksim Pisarenko outsmarting mixed game expert Benny Glaser, walking away with a hefty $117,450.
Hennigan’s Triumph at Event #2
Event #2 brought more glory for Hennigan as the six-time bracelet winner outplayed Adam Friedman in a heads-up showdown, earning the nickname “Johnny World” once again. The final table results showcased Hennigan’s dominance, with a well-deserved $120,150 in his pocket.
2024 PGT Mixed Games Event #2 Final Table Results:
- John Hennigan (United States) – $120,150
- Adam Friedman (United States) – $77,875
- Ken Aldridge (United States) – $55,625
- Nick Guagenti (United States) – $40,050
- Max Hoffman (United States) – $31,150
- Christopher Claassen (United States) – $22,250
Eskandani’s Triumph in H.O.R.S.E.
Event #3, the $10,200 H.O.R.S.E., witnessed another Poker Hall of Famer, Mori Eskandani, clinching victory at a star-studded final table that included the likes of Benny Glaser, Daniel Negreanu, and Jeremy Ausmus. Eskandani’s strategic brilliance shone through as he seized the title and a substantial $201,600 in prize money.
2024 PGT Mixed Games Event #3 Final Table Results:
- Mori Eskandani (United States) – $201,600
- Jeremy Ausmus (United States) – $126,000
- Benny Glaser (United Kingdom) – $88,200
- Daniel Negreanu (Canada) – $63,000
- Jerry Wong (United States) – $47,250
- Maksim Pisarenko (Russia) – $34,650
Eskandani and Hennigan’s Hall of Fame Legacy
Both Eskandani and Hennigan, inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2018 as the 55th and 56th individuals honored since 1979, continue to solidify their status as poker legends. Their recent victories at the 2024 PGT Mixed Games series reaffirm their enduring impact on the world of poker, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their next triumphs on the green felt.