PGT PLO Series: Daniel Negreanu, Alex Foxen, And Jesse Lonis Shine Bright

The PokerGO Tour (PGT) PLO Series wrapped up in Las Vegas with Zachary Schwartz capturing the final trophy in the $5,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Bounty event. 

While Schwartz walked away with the last title, it was Alex Foxen, Jesse Lonis, and Daniel Negreanu who truly stole the spotlight throughout the series.

Schwartz, a mid-stakes regular with over $1.1 million in live tournament earnings, bested a field of 73 entrants to win $63,510, plus additional bounties. He defeated Alex Foxen heads-up to claim victory at the PokerGO Studio.

One of the biggest moments of the series came when the GGPoker ambassador Daniel Negreanu captured his 11th PokerGO Tour title. 

In Event #3: $5,100 Pot-Limit Omaha, Negreanu battled a stacked field of 159 entries to take home $182,850.

Negreanu entered the final table with a slight chip lead but quickly found himself on the back foot. Xiaoxiao Song seized early momentum, and James Chen surged ahead after eliminating several players, entering heads-up play with a commanding 5-to-1 chip lead over Negreanu.

Undeterred, Negreanu chipped away at the deficit and scored a pivotal double-up with aces against kings. He seized control and ultimately closed out the match by flopping a set of kings, leaving Chen to settle for a $115,275 runner-up finish.

The victory marked Negreanu’s second PGT win of the year, boosting his lifetime live tournament earnings to over $55.3 million. 

Alex Foxen also had a standout week at the PokerGO Studio. After finishing runner-up to Christopher Costa in Event #5, a $10,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Progressive Bounty event, and cashing for $123,200, Foxen didn’t have to wait long to break through.

On Tuesday, he captured his eighth career PokerGO Tour title by winning Event #7, a $15,100 PLO tournament, earning $315,000. The win ended a title drought that had lasted over 800 days, despite his impressive record of seven prior PGT victories.

The victory reestablished Foxen as a dominant force on the high roller circuit and pushed his lifetime live tournament earnings past the $45 million mark, according to The Hendon Mob. Now ranked No. 15 on the all-time money list — his highest career standing — Foxen continues to cement his place among poker’s elite.

Daniel Negreanu and Alex Foxen weren’t the only players making headlines. Jesse Lonis captured the overall series championship after five cashes, including a win in Event #9 and four additional top-three finishes. 

His consistency earned him 662 leaderboard points, narrowly edging out Foxen’s 633 points.

Foxen also delivered a stellar performance with five cashes and a win in Event #7. 

Other top performers included Chino Rheem, Bryce Yockey, and Tyler Brown. Despite six cashes and four final tables, Brown fell short of capturing a title.

The PGT PLO Series once again delivered high-stakes drama and top-tier poker action. Daniel Negreanu’s gritty comeback, Alex Foxen’s long-awaited return to the winner’s circle, and Jesse Lonis’s steady dominance defined the series.