Justin Zaki Wins Final Event of 2025 PokerGO Cup, Joey Weissman Dominates the Series
The 2025 PokerGO Cup wrapped up with Justin Zaki claiming victory in the $25,200 No-Limit Hold’em finale on Thursday. While Zaki secured the last win, the true standout of the series was Joey Weissman, who delivered one of the most impressive performances in PokerGO Tour history.
Joey Weissman’s Remarkable Run
Weissman kicked off the series with a runner-up finish to Michael Moncek in Event #1 but got his revenge in Event #2, securing the title. His momentum didn’t stop there—he added two more second-place finishes, solidifying his dominance.
By the time the final table began, Weissman had already locked up the overall PokerGO Cup title, finishing with 758 points, well ahead of Eric Blair (568 points) and Michael Moncek (484 points). His stellar performance also pushed him to the top of the 2025 PokerGO Tour leaderboard, just ahead of Kristen Foxen.
Zaki Closes Out the Series with a Win
The final event of the series saw seven players return to PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas for Day 2, with Weissman holding a slight chip lead over Zaki and Sam Soverel.
The first elimination came quickly as Jesse Lonis busted in seventh place ($59,000) after losing a 60/40 to Clemen Deng. Shortly after, Michael Berk exited in sixth place ($81,125) when his AxQx failed to hold against Christian Roberts’ Kx3x.
2025 PokerGO Cup Event #8 Final Table Results
Place Player Prize Money
1st Justin Zaki $417,000
2nd Joey Weissman $350,000
3rd Clemen Deng $206,500
4th Sam Soverel $147,500
5th Christian Roberts $110,625
6th Michael Berk $81,125
7th Jesse Lonis $59,000
As play continued, Roberts attempted a bluff against Zaki’s straight, allowing the latter to take control of the chip lead. A key hand saw Roberts nearly double through Weissman after a cooler flop, further tightening the race at the top.
Zaki extended his lead when his Jx10x bested Weissman’s AxQx in an all-in showdown, sending Roberts out in fifth place ($110,625). Moments later, Weissman knocked out Soverel with pocket Aces over Queens, eliminating him in fourth place ($147,500). Weissman’s momentum continued as Deng fell in third place ($206,500), setting up a heads-up match between Weissman and Zaki.
Heads-Up Battle and Zaki’s Victory
Despite entering heads-up play with a slight lead, Zaki and Weissman agreed to a deal, securing $417,000 for the winner and $350,000 for the runner-up.
Weissman briefly took the lead before Zaki moved all-in with A♥10♦ against Weissman’s 10♥10♣. The board ran out K♦J♣8♥Q♦4♥, giving Zaki a straight and leaving Weissman with just a few chips. The tournament ended soon after, crowning Justin Zaki as the final event champion.
Zaki and Weissman Make Poker History
With this win, Zaki now boasts 74 WSOP bracelet event cashes and has surpassed $6.6 million in live tournament earnings, according to The Hendon Mob. Meanwhile, Weissman’s phenomenal run in the series not only secured him the PokerGO Cup title but also propelled him to the top of the 2025 PokerGO Tour leaderboard.
2025 PokerGO Cup Final Results
Event Entrants Winner Prize Prize Pool
Event #1: $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em 177 Michael Moncek $185,850 $885,000
Event #2: $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em 118 Joey Weissman $295,000 $1,180,000
Event #3: $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em 129 Adam Hendrix $316,050 $1,290,000
Event #4: $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em 98 Eric Blair $254,800 $980,000
With another PokerGO Cup series in the books, Weissman and Zaki leave a lasting mark on 2025’s high-stakes poker scene.
Source: https://www.pokernews.com/news/2025/02/joey-weissman-pokergo-cup-performance-47996.htm
The 2025 PokerGO Cup wrapped up with Justin Zaki claiming victory in the $25,200 No-Limit Hold’em finale on Thursday. While Zaki secured the last win, the true standout of the series was Joey Weissman, who delivered one of the most impressive performances in PokerGO Tour history.
Joey Weissman’s Remarkable Run
Weissman kicked off the series with a runner-up finish to Michael Moncek in Event #1 but got his revenge in Event #2, securing the title. His momentum didn’t stop there—he added two more second-place finishes, solidifying his dominance.
By the time the final table began, Weissman had already locked up the overall PokerGO Cup title, finishing with 758 points, well ahead of Eric Blair (568 points) and Michael Moncek (484 points). His stellar performance also pushed him to the top of the 2025 PokerGO Tour leaderboard, just ahead of Kristen Foxen.
Zaki Closes Out the Series with a Win
The final event of the series saw seven players return to PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas for Day 2, with Weissman holding a slight chip lead over Zaki and Sam Soverel.
The first elimination came quickly as Jesse Lonis busted in seventh place ($59,000) after losing a 60/40 to Clemen Deng. Shortly after, Michael Berk exited in sixth place ($81,125) when his AxQx failed to hold against Christian Roberts’ Kx3x.
2025 PokerGO Cup Event #8 Final Table Results
Place Player Prize Money
1st Justin Zaki $417,000
2nd Joey Weissman $350,000
3rd Clemen Deng $206,500
4th Sam Soverel $147,500
5th Christian Roberts $110,625
6th Michael Berk $81,125
7th Jesse Lonis $59,000
As play continued, Roberts attempted a bluff against Zaki’s straight, allowing the latter to take control of the chip lead. A key hand saw Roberts nearly double through Weissman after a cooler flop, further tightening the race at the top.
Zaki extended his lead when his Jx10x bested Weissman’s AxQx in an all-in showdown, sending Roberts out in fifth place ($110,625). Moments later, Weissman knocked out Soverel with pocket Aces over Queens, eliminating him in fourth place ($147,500). Weissman’s momentum continued as Deng fell in third place ($206,500), setting up a heads-up match between Weissman and Zaki.
Heads-Up Battle and Zaki’s Victory
Despite entering heads-up play with a slight lead, Zaki and Weissman agreed to a deal, securing $417,000 for the winner and $350,000 for the runner-up.
Weissman briefly took the lead before Zaki moved all-in with A♥10♦ against Weissman’s 10♥10♣. The board ran out K♦J♣8♥Q♦4♥, giving Zaki a straight and leaving Weissman with just a few chips. The tournament ended soon after, crowning Justin Zaki as the final event champion.
Zaki and Weissman Make Poker History
With this win, Zaki now boasts 74 WSOP bracelet event cashes and has surpassed $6.6 million in live tournament earnings, according to The Hendon Mob. Meanwhile, Weissman’s phenomenal run in the series not only secured him the PokerGO Cup title but also propelled him to the top of the 2025 PokerGO Tour leaderboard.
2025 PokerGO Cup Final Results
Event Entrants Winner Prize Prize Pool
Event #1: $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em 177 Michael Moncek $185,850 $885,000
Event #2: $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em 118 Joey Weissman $295,000 $1,180,000
Event #3: $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em 129 Adam Hendrix $316,050 $1,290,000
Event #4: $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em 98 Eric Blair $254,800 $980,000
With another PokerGO Cup series in the books, Weissman and Zaki leave a lasting mark on 2025’s high-stakes poker scene.
Source: https://www.pokernews.com/news/2025/02/joey-weissman-pokergo-cup-performance-47996.htm
