In a year where Isaac Haxton keeps raising the bar with unprecedented achievements, he has once again outdone himself by clinching victory in the Su…
In a year where Isaac Haxton keeps raising the bar with unprecedented achievements, he has once again outdone himself by clinching victory in the Su…
In a year where Isaac Haxton keeps raising the bar with unprecedented achievements, he has once again outdone himself by clinching victory in the Super High Roller Bowl VIII, pocketing an impressive $2,760,000.
Haxton’s performance in 2023 has been nothing short of spectacular. He’s clinched seven tournament victories this year alone, with four of those coming from the PokerGO Tour. By April, he had already surpassed $5 million in yearly tournament earnings, and as of now, that number has soared to an astounding $12.9 million.
But it’s not just about the numbers; 2023 also saw Haxton winning his first-ever WSOP bracelet in $25,000 NL Hold’em High Roller event, further solidifying his place as one of poker’s greats.
Entering the final day of Super High Roller Bowl VIII, Haxton was in a commanding position with more than half the chips in play, but only four top places were being paid. Notable players like Bryn Kenney and Chris Brewer edged out just before the money spots, finishing in sixth and fifth places, respectively.
Andrew Lichtenberger was Ike’s biggest opponent, who did the most heavy lifting at the final table, eliminating four player. Heads-up for the win lasted over four hours in which they exchanged the chip lead multiple times, but ultimately, Haxton prevailed.
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
---|---|---|---|
1st | Isaac Haxton | United States | $2,760,000 |
2nd | Andrew Lichtenberger | United States | $1,680,000 |
3rd | Stephen Chidwick | United Kingdom | $960,000 |
4th | Jason Koon | United States | $600,000 |
Following this monumental win, Haxton received 550 PGT points, catapulting him to the second spot on the PGT leaderboard, just shy of 2023 WSOP Main Event winner, Daniel Weinman. Haxton’s current standing assures him a spot in the upcoming PGT Championship $1,000,000 Freeroll, where the champion will be awarded a hefty $500,000 prize.
Place | Player | Country | Points |
---|---|---|---|
1st | Daniel Weinman | United States | 2,300 |
2nd | Isaac Haxton | United States | 2,297 |
3rd | Chris Brewer | United States | 2,185 |
4th | Stephen Chidwick | United Kingdom | 1,826 |
5th | Steven Jones | United States | 1,700 |
6th | Sam Soverel | United States | 1,602 |
7th | Alex Foxen | United States | 1,509 |
8th | Adam Walton | United States | 1,500 |
9th | Ren Lin | China | 1,447 |
10th | Cary Katz | United States | 1,441 |