Jeremy Ausmus Clinches PGT $1 Million Championship And Player of the Year Title
Jeremy Ausmus has secured his position as the PokerGo Tour (PGT) Player of the Year for the 2024 season, adding another accolade to his impressive poker career.
The poker season of PokerGo Tour (PGT) culminated with Jeremy Ausmus shipping in the PGT $1,000,000 Championship and nailing the PGT Player of the Year title. The $1 Million Championship marks Ausmus' seventh PGT title overall.
PGT Achievements
Ausmus now shares the fifth position for most PGT titles alongside Alex Foxen, Isaac Haxton, and David Peters. His consistent performance has placed him second in all-time PGT points with 7,967, trailing only Stephen Chidwick who holds 8,737 points. Ausmus also ranks third in several other PGT categories:
- Final table appearances: 59
- Cashes: 83
- Total earnings: $13,289,300
Reflecting on his success, Ausmus said, "I love the leaderboard, it really inspires me to play a lot. It's kind of like a video game. You just want to get to the top."
2024 PGT Season for Jeremy Ausmus
1. Accumulating 2,966 PGT points to secure the top ranking
2. Winning the season-ending PGT $1,000,000 Championship
Final Table Results - PGT $1,000,000 Championship
Place | Player | Prize | Prize Money |
---|---|---|---|
1st | Jeremy Ausmus | $500,000 | $150,000 |
2nd | Nick Schulman | $200,000 | $60,000 |
3rd | Calvin Anderson | $120,000 | $40,000 |
4th | Dylan Weisman | $80,000 | $30,000 |
5th | Chris Hunichen | $60,000 | $20,000 |
6th | Jim Collopy | $40,000 | $10,000 |
PGT $1,000,000 Championship
The championship event featured the top 40 eligible players and ten Dream Seat winners. Despite some players being unable to participate, the field was a mix of seasoned professionals and aspiring players who had earned their seats through various PokerGo and PGT promotions.
1. Day 1 concluded with Dylan Weisman holding a substantial chip lead
2. Jim Collopy, the Poker Masters Purple Jacket winner, finished in sixth place
4. Weisman's chip lead diminished, with a crucial hand lost to Ausmus
5. Anderson briefly dominated the final table before Ausmus took control
6. Ausmus entered heads-up play with a commanding lead over Nick Schulman
Final Showdown
The tournament concluded with a dramatic heads-up battle between Ausmus and Schulman. The deciding hand saw Schulman attempt a bluff on the river with a missed straight draw. Ausmus, holding two pair, made the correct call, securing his victory in the PGT $1,000,000 Championship.
Prize and Future Opportunities
For his triumph, Ausmus received:
- $500,000 in prize money
- A $350,000 PGT Passport for future events
The PGT Championship and Player of the Year win only cements Ausmus' status as a tough high stakes opponent in the international circuit.
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