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Kent Stephens and Filipp Kavin Win Opening Events at 2026 PokerGO Cup
- Kent Stephens wins $3,000 Showcase for $130,000 at PokerGO Cup.
- Filipp Kavin triumphs in $5,000 Single Day for $124,525 after ICM deal.
- Strong participation and notable players set thrilling tone for series.
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Kent Stephens won the PokerGO Cup Event 1 $3,000 Showcase for $130,000 after defeating Myles Mullaly heads-up. Filipp Kavin then captured Event 2 $5,000 Single Day for $124,525 following an ICM deal with Jesse Lonis.
The 2026 PokerGO Cup opened with two competitive events at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, producing notable victories for Kent Stephens and Filipp Kavin as the high stakes festival began to build momentum.
Kent Stephens Wins $3,000 PokerGO Cup Showcase
Kent Stephens captured the title in Event #1: $3,000 PokerGO Cup Showcase, earning $130,000 after defeating Myles Mullaly heads-up. Mullaly finished runner-up and collected $85,000.
The opening tournament drew 215 entries across two starting flights, creating a $645,000 prize pool. A total of 31 players returned for Day 2, with every returning player already guaranteed a payout of at least $6,100.
Stephens navigated the Day 2 field to secure the first trophy of the series and a six figure payout to kick off the PokerGO Cup schedule.
Filipp Kavin Wins Event #2 $5,000 Single Day
Event #2 of the series saw Filipp Kavin claim victory in the $5,000 Single Day tournament. Despite arriving in Las Vegas on minimal sleep after flying in to play the event, Kavin delivered a strong performance to win $124,525 and capture his first PokerGO Tour title.
The tournament attracted 111 entries, generating a $555,000 prize pool. Kavin defeated Jesse Lonis heads-up after the pair agreed to an ICM deal, with Lonis earning $105,800 for second place.
Several well known players reached the final table, including Drake Kemper, who finished third for $63,825, and mixed game specialist Dylan Linde, who placed seventh for $22,200.
The field also featured PokerGO regulars such as Sean Winter and PokerGO owner Cary Katz, alongside longtime professional Tony Gregg, who made his PokerGO Studio debut.
The PokerGO Cup schedule continues with several high stakes tournaments still to play, including Event #3 and Event #4, both $5,000 Single Day tournaments, followed by Event #5 featuring a $10,000 No Limit Hold'em buy-in.
With strong participation in the opening events, the series is expected to continue attracting elite professionals and regulars from the PokerGO Tour circuit.
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