Joey Weissman Wins Poker Masters Event 3
Joey Weissman added another major result to a productive run by winning Event #3: $10,500 No-Limit Hold'em at the 2026 Poker Masters. Weissman defeated Daniyal Gheba heads-up to claim $218,400 from a $780,000 prize pool in a 78-runner field.
The win came only days after Weissman captured his second WSOP bracelet in an online event. With the Poker Masters result, he moved to five PokerGO Tour titles, pairing a recent online WSOP victory with a live high-stakes No-Limit Hold'em title in the same stretch.
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Weissman Converts Another High-Stakes Opportunity
Weissman's first-place payout was the largest award from Event #3, with Gheba earning $140,400 for second place and Shannon Shorr taking $101,400 for third. The victory did not represent a first arrival on the PokerGO Tour for Weissman, but it did extend an already established title record on that circuit.
The timing also gives the result added competitive weight. Winning a WSOP bracelet online and then closing a live Poker Masters event within days underlines Weissman's ability to adjust across formats without the two tournaments needing to be treated as part of the same series.
Final Table Results and Payouts
The six-player final table included several established tournament regulars. Brock Wilson finished fourth for $74,100, Dylan Linde placed fifth for $54,600, and Jeremy Ausmus finished sixth for $39,000.
Ausmus began the day as the chip leader, but Weissman ultimately secured the title. The final result therefore marked a clear change from the starting position at the table, with Weissman emerging from the remaining field to finish first.
Gheba Builds on an Active Poker Masters Series
Gheba's runner-up finish was his second final-table appearance of the series. He had already finished fifth in the opening Poker Masters event for $54,600 before reaching the heads-up stage in Event #3 and improving his payout to $140,400.
That sequence made Gheba one of the notable repeat finalists from the early part of the series, even as Weissman's title and recent WSOP bracelet gave the event its central storyline.
Event #4 Continues the Schedule
Event #3 drew 78 runners and generated a $780,000 prize pool. After Weissman's win, the schedule moved toward Event #4: $10,500 No-Limit Hold'em, with Day 1 coverage set to begin after Event #3 concluded.
For Weissman, the immediate résumé now includes five PokerGO Tour titles and two WSOP bracelets. For Gheba, the series continued with two final tables already recorded, including a runner-up finish in one of the early $10,500 No-Limit Hold'em events.
FAQ
What did Joey Weissman win at the 2026 Poker Masters?
Joey Weissman won Event #3: $10,500 No-Limit Hold'em for $218,400.
How large was the Poker Masters Event #3 field?
The event drew 78 runners and created a $780,000 prize pool.
Who finished second to Joey Weissman?
Daniyal Gheba finished runner-up and won $140,400.
What tournament was scheduled after Event #3?
Event #4: $10,500 No-Limit Hold'em was scheduled to begin its Day 1 coverage after Event #3.