“Jonathan Little Triumphs in PokerGO Poker Masters

Jonathan Little triumphs at PokerGO Poker Masters Event #4, outplaying Harvey Castro in a thrilling heads-up showdown, netting a grand prize of $226,800.

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September 18, 2024 0 22

In a thrilling victory last night, Jonathan Little claimed the top spot at the fourth PokerGO Poker Masters Event #4, outperforming Harvey Castro in a heads-up showdown to claim a grand prize of $226,800. This latest event saw a table featuring some of poker's finest, including PokerGO favorite Sam Soverel, live and online sensation Isaac Haxton, and this year’s Poker Masters’ regular, Jim Collopy. But it was Little who showed his mettle at the live felt, proving once again why he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of poker.

A total of 81 entrants threw their hat in the ring for the latest $10,000-entry event of the 2024 Poker Masters, with only a dozen players earning a spot in the money. Lucas Foster, who had previously cashed in Event #3, narrowly missed out on replicating his result in Event #4. His all-in gamble with AdJh on the bubble fell short against Clemen Deng’s KhKc, missing out on profits by a single place.

The fourth and latest PokerGO Poker Masters Event #4 was won last night by Jonathan Little, whose victory against Harvey Castro heads-up earned him $226,800. At a final table featuring players such as PokerGO favorite Sam Soverel, live and online crusher Isaac Haxton and one of this year’s most consistent Poker Masters players so far, Jim Collopy, Little was the big man as he proved his poker prowess yet again at the live felt. Lin Left for Dead A total of 81 entrants took part in the latest $10,000-entry event of the 2024 Poker Masters, with just a dozen players making the money. Lucas Foster cashed in Event #3 but just missed out on repeating that result in Event #4. All-in with AdJh on the bubble, he lost out to Clemen Deng’s KhKc and missed profit by one place. Matthew McEwan cashed for $20,250 in 12th place, losing with AcQd to Jim Collopy’s KhKd as kings once again proved strong enough, while Alex Foxen cashed for $24,300 one place higher up the leaderboard as his KsJs was dominated and defeated by Soverel’s AdKd, an entertaining board of Qd6c4sAs5h playing out to give Foxen hope on the turn but dash all optimism on the river. John Riordan (10th for $24,300) and Brock Wilson (9th for $24,300) both missed out on the final table, as did Ren Lin. The Chinese player shoved with Ad5s and was called by Haxton with KsQd before a flop of KdTd3s put Haxton ahead. A 6h on the turn and a 3h on the river ended Lin’s hopes as he busted for $32,400 in 8th place. Haxton Slips At Worst Time The final table began with Collopy in charge leading with 2.5m to Isaac Haxton’s 2m in chips. At that stage, Jonathan Little was third in chips, with 1.85m chips, a long way ahead of some. Clemen Deng was the next player to leave, with his AhJh shove pre-flop running into Little’s AcKh, before a flop of Th3c3d7c5h pronounced Deng out in seventh for $32,400. Despite being so previously powerful, Isaac Haxton slid out in sixth place for $40,500. Haxton called off his stack with AsTs pre-flop after Jonathan Little four-bet shoved with AhJd. A flop of Td7c4d put Haxton in with a great chance of doubling through his bigger stacked opponent but a Jh returned the narrative to its original form, and a 7d on the river sent Haxton home. Wayne Nowak was the next to fall and once again in was Little swinging the scythe. Nowak was all-in with As2c on a flop of Ac6s3d but Little had no issue calling with AdQc and no help came for Nowak on the 9s and Qh river as Nowak took away $56,000 and Little moved into a totally dominant position. Little Sees it Out in Style With 6,375,000 chips, Jonathan Little had more than Sam Soverel (1.95m), Jim Collopy (1.05m) and Harvey Castro (750,000) combined. Castro managed a full double-up through Little when AdKd beat KsTs and that put pressure on both the other short stacks, with Soverel eventually the next man to depart. All-in with AdKd, Soverel lost to Little’s JsTs when a flop of Jd8s7s gave the eventual winner top pair and a flush draw, robbing Soverel of outs. A 9h turn was followed by a 2s river for Little to flush Soverel away with a score of $76,950. Three-handed, it wasn’t long before Collopy shared Soverel’s fate. Losing a coinflip with 2c2s to Little’s Ks3h a king and a three on the flop did for Collopy, who cashed for $105,300 as Little took a better than 5:1 chip lead into the last duel. Initially, Castro got off to a golden start, as he got a quick double-up, but his resurgence was not to last. Little shoved with the button and AdJs and Castro made the call with the inferior Ts9d. A board of 5s4s4c3dKc rewarded Little as he rivered two pair and he took the title and $226,800, as Castro claimed $145,800 in second place. After four events, Little is one of four different winners on the overall leaderboard as players battle for the top prize of the purple Poker Masters jacket, a $25,000 PGT Passport and a $10,000 NAPT Gold Pass courtesy of event sponsors PokerStars. With the biggest win so far, Jeremy ‘JBex’ Becker leads by a small margin from other winners Little, Justin Zaki and Spencer Champlin, with players such as Jim Collopy, Jeremy Ausmus and Nick Seward all still in contention. Previous owners of the purple jacket who could become the first two-time winner include last year’s winner Stephen Chidwick (2023), Sean Winter (2022), Michael Addamo (2021), Sam Soverel (2019), and Steffen Sontheimer (2017), with the 2018 champion Ali Imsirovic still serving an indefinite ban from PokerGO Tour events along with Jake Schindler. PGT Poker Masters 2024 $10,000 Event #4 Final Table Results: Place Player Country Prize 1st Jonathan Little United States $226,800 2nd Harvey Castro United States $145,800 3rd Jim Collopy United States $105,300 4th Sam Soverel United States $76,950 5th Wayne Nowak United States $56,700 6th Isaac Haxton United States $40,500 7th Clemen Deng United States $32,400 Image

Matthew McEwan walked away with $20,250 in 12th place, falling to Jim Collopy’s KhKd with his AcQd, while Alex Foxen cashed for $24,300, despite his KsJs losing out to Soverel’s AdKd in an exciting play of Qd6c4sAs5h. John Riordan (10th for $24,300) and Brock Wilson (9th for $24,300) also fell short of the final table. Ren Lin, the Chinese player, had his hopes dashed when Haxton, with KsQd, called his Ad5s shove, leading to Lin's exit with $32,400 in 8th place.

As the final table kicked off, it was Collopy leading with 2.5m chips followed closely by Isaac Haxton’s 2m in chips. Jonathan Little was third in chips, with 1.85m chips, significantly ahead of others. Clemen Deng was the next to bow out, his AhJh shove pre-flop running into Little’s AcKh, which led to his 7th place finish for $32,400.

Isaac Haxton, despite his initial strong performance, fell to 6th place for $40,500. Haxton called off his stack with AsTs pre-flop after Jonathan Little four-bet shoved with AhJd. Haxton had a good chance of doubling through his bigger stacked opponent after a flop of Td7c4d, but a Jh on the turn and a 7d on the river sent him packing.

Wayne Nowak was the next to fall, with Little once again dealing the decisive blow. Nowak went all-in with As2c on a flop of Ac6s3d, but Little with AdQc had no issues calling. A 9s turn and a Qh river sealed Nowak's fate, earning him $56,000 and propelling Little into a dominant position.

By this point, Jonathan Little held 6,375,000 chips, more than Sam Soverel, Jim Collopy, and Harvey Castro combined. Despite an early double-up by Castro, it was Little who prevailed. Little's AdJs prevailed over Castro's Ts9d, with a board of 5s4s4c3dKc ensuring Little's victory and his $226,800 prize. Castro walked away with a respectable $145,800 in second place.

After four events, Little is one of four different winners on the overall leaderboard as players vie for the top prize of the purple Poker Masters jacket, a $25,000 PGT Passport, and a $10,000 NAPT Gold Pass, courtesy of event sponsors PokerStars. With the biggest win so far, Jeremy ‘JBex’ Becker leads by a small margin from other winners Little, Justin Zaki, and Spencer Champlin.

Previous owners of the coveted purple jacket who could become the first two-time winner include last year’s winner Stephen Chidwick (2023), Sean Winter (2022), Michael Addamo (2021), Sam Soverel (2019), and Steffen Sontheimer (2017). The 2018 champion, Ali Imsirovic, is still serving an indefinite ban from PokerGO Tour events along with Jake Schindler.

The final table results for the PGT Poker Masters 2024 $10,000 Event #4 are as follows: Jonathan Little (1st, $226,800), Harvey Castro (2nd, $145,800), Jim Collopy (3rd, $105,300), Sam Soverel (4th, $76,950), Wayne Nowak (5

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