The $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament added $231,300 to his growing bank
Matthew Wantman has added another title to his growing poker résumé, capturing his fourth career PokerGO Tour win by taking down Event #4 at the 2025 US Poker Open. The $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament brought in 103 entries, and after battling through a competitive field, Wantman walked away with the trophy and $231,300 in prize money.
After topping the Event #4 field at the U.S. Poker Open, @MatthewWantman is now a four-time PGT title winner!
It is Wantman’s second career USPO win, and with the $231,300 in prize money he earned, He now surpasses $3,000,000 in career PGT earnings. pic.twitter.com/KSLlrlShGF
— PGT (@PokerGOTour) April 13, 2025
This latest win puts Wantman at the top of the 2025 USPO leaderboard with 318 points, a total boosted by his previous final table appearance in Event #3. It’s also his second time winning an event in this series, having secured a similar victory last year.
Wantman’s path to the title wasn’t easy. He had to outlast a number of top-tier players, and the final table saw its share of surprises. Patrick Leonard, Isaac Kempton, and Masato Yokosawa were all eliminated before the final three. Stephen Chidwick, a consistent threat in these high-stakes events, was knocked out in third after Wantman gained momentum during a key hand.
The heads-up portion was a back-and-forth battle between Wantman and Yifu He, who was chasing his first PGT title. He started with a chip lead, but Wantman steadily chipped away and eventually took control. The final hand saw He holding two pair, only to run into Wantman’s trips, sealing the victory.
This win adds to Wantman’s already impressive track record, which includes over $8 million in total live earnings and consistent performances on the PGT circuit. His USPO victory not only brought a major payday but also shook up the season standings, placing him firmly in the chase for the Golden Eagle trophy.
With momentum on his side, Wantman is now a serious contender for top honors in the 2025 PGT season.
