button in SafariFlashback: Joshua Mammen Wins 2026 BetMGM Poker Championship
Joshua Mammen took down the $3,500 buy-in BetMGM Poker Championship for $481,180 after one of the biggest chops you'll see in a major tournament.
Those who got in on the chop include Ariel Celestino, Paul Hofer, well-known pro Nick Palma and runner-up Erik Eisen.
The event drew 1,512 runners for a prize pool of $4,800,000, far exceeding the guarantee of $4 million.
2026 BetMGM Poker Championship Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Mammen | $481,180* |
| 2 | Erik Eisen | $431,180* |
| 3 | Paul Hofer | $431,180* |
| 4 | Nick Palma | $431,180* |
| 5 | Ariel Celestino | $431,180* |
| 6 | Mike Wilklow | $165,300 |
| 7 | Pavlos Xanthopoulos | $135,300 |
| 8 | Uri Kadosh | $106,500 |
| 9 | Nenad Cvetkovic | $79,935 |