Andrew Lichtenberger Wins PokerGO Cup Finale as Brock Wilson Clinches Series Title
Brock Wilson’s PokerGO Cup championship run culminated with the series title at the Event #10 final table on March 15th in Las Vegas.
The finale delivered a dual celebration, with Wilson securing the overall championship and $25,000 PGT Passport while Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger topped the 52-entry, $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em field for the $257,400 first prize at the PokerGO Studio.
PokerGO Cup Crowns Two Champions in Thrilling Finale
The PokerGO Cup, now in its sixth year, ran from March 1-15, 2026, featuring ten high-stakes events with buy-ins ranging from $15,000 to $25,000.
It operates on a dual-track system that rewards both individual tournament success and sustained performance across multiple events. Players compete for immediate tournament payouts and points toward the overall series championship.
The series champion earns the PokerGO Cup trophy and a $25,000 PGT Passport that provides entries into future PokerGO Tour events. The title carries significant prestige as a measure of consistency across the ten-day competition.
This structure created a unique tournament finale dynamic. Two different players celebrated championships at the same final table — one for winning the event, another for winning the series.
.@BWilson9999 busts in sixth place for $46,800, capping off a tremendous series that saw him win $390,200.
— PokerGO (@PokerGO) March 15, 2026
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Lichtenberger Claims Finale Victory
Lichtenberger defeated Sam Soverel heads-up to capture the $780,000 prize pool’s top prize. The victory marked a dramatic comeback after Soverel won multiple back-to-back pots to build a commanding chip lead.
The final table featured an elite field of champions. Joe McKeehen, the 2015 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion, finished third for $109,200. World Poker Tour (WPT) champion Arthur Peacock took fourth place, also earning $109,200.
In a rare accomplishment, Lichtenberger eliminated every opponent at the final table, demonstrating his dominance once play reached the final six.
The win adds to Lichtenberger’s strong 2026 campaign. He previously won the PGT Kickoff Event #1 for $117,600 and finished runner-up in the $1 million PGT Championship Freeroll. This marked his ninth career PokerGO Tour title.
Final Table Results:
| Place | Player | Prize | Country |
| 1 | Andrew Lichtenberger | $257,400 | United States |
| 2 | Sam Soverel | $163,800 | United States |
| 3 | Joe McKeehen | $109,200 | United States |
| 4 | Arthur Peacock | $109,200 | United States |
| 5 | John Krpan | $62,400 | Canada |
| 6 | Brock Wilson | $46,800 | United States |
Wilson Secures Series Championship
While Lichtenberger celebrated his Cup Finale victory, Brock Wilson claimed the overall PokerGO Cup championship at the same table. His sixth-place finish in Event #10 earned him enough points to clinch the series title.
Wilson’s path to the championship was built on consistency. He won Event #4 ($15,000 NLH) for $112,720 and Event #6 ($15,000 NLH) for $210,000, along with two other major cashes.
The series title came down to Wilson and Filipp Khavin, who also won two events during the Cup. Wilson’s additional cashes and deeper runs in other events gave him the edge in the point race, though, finishing with 467 points and the championship title.
Wilson’s total earnings across the series reached $390,200, outpacing the other players. Combined with the $25,000 PGT Passport, his championship performance exceeded $415,000.
What the Dual Victory Means for the Rest of the Tournament Season
Brock Wilson now leads the PGT Player of the Year race — not as an early frontrunner to watch, but as the player everyone else is chasing. His $390,200 in series earnings means he arrives at the PGT PLO Series with both momentum and options.
While the field is as deep as ever, Lichtenberger has emerged as the most immediate threat. Three significant scores in the first quarter — the PGT Kickoff, a runner-up in the $1 million Championship Freeroll, and now the Cup finale — suggest he’s running well and playing well simultaneously.
The PLO Series at The Venetian becomes the first real test of whether either player can sustain this. Eight events, $1 million guaranteed, a different game than the one both have dominated in early 2026.
The good news for both players is that both Wilson’s consistency and Lichtenberger’s aggression translates, putting them in good shape to continue their runs.
What remains to be seen is whether anyone else shows up ready to disrupt the conversation entirely.
Looking Ahead
The PokerGO Tour continues with the PGT PLO Series, which kicks off March 20 at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. The eight-event Pot-Limit Omaha series runs through March 29 and features $1 million in guaranteed prize pools.
Wilson’s series championship gives him 467 points and positions him prominently on the season-long PGT leaderboard. The title, combined with his $25,000 passport bonus, provides entry flexibility for upcoming high-stakes events throughout the spring.
Lichtenberger’s finale victory caps a strong early 2026 campaign. Between his PGT Kickoff win in January, his runner-up finish in the $1 million Championship Freeroll, and now the PokerGO Cup finale, he’s accumulated significant momentum heading into the second quarter of the PGT season.
The dual celebration at the PokerGO Cup finale showcased what makes the tour’s structure worth watching. Fans got to see two different paths to victory, two deserving champions, and a fitting conclusion to a series that highlights what makes modern high-stakes poker so exciting.
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