AlwaysWithNuts Wins $371,000 as Americas Cardroom Raises the Stakes with Historic Tournament

A Player’s Triumph at the Highest Stakes

In one of the most talked-about results in recent online poker history, a player known as AlwaysWithNuts secured $371,000 after topping the field in the Phil’s Puff & Bluff tournament hosted by Americas Cardroom. The victory came in what stands as the platform’s highest buy-in event to date.

The Tournament That Changed the Game

The $25,000 + $500 Phil’s Puff & Bluff, part of the Highest Five series, pulled in 53 entries and created a $1,325,000 prize pool. OutFoxenYou finished in second place while Iauspicious claimed third, rounding out an elite final table that showcased the caliber of players the event attracted.

More Big Winners Across the Series

The $5,000 + $200 Blunt Special attracted 113 players and produced a $565,000 prize pool. ImWinninAnyway emerged victorious, taking home $127,125. Even at the more accessible $109 Moneymaker Reefer, RiverNutzzz captured $55,228.95 as the event hit its $350,000 guarantee with 496 entries.

CEO Speaks on the Vision

Phil Nagy, CEO of Americas Cardroom, reflected on the series success: "We wanted to create something that truly pushed the limits of what online tournament poker could look like. The response to the Highest Five shows strong demand for high-stakes poker tournaments."

Venom and Multi-Flight Events Add Depth

• Day 1C of the $8 Million GTD NLH Venom recorded 779 entries and over $2 million added to the prize pool
• 94 players advanced from that flight
• The $2 Million GTD PLO Venom saw 189 Day 1A entries with 23 advancing

Americas Cardroom’s tournament calendar continues to expand, offering something for every level of player from high rollers to recreational participants.

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