Michael Moncek Takes the Lead at PokerGO Cup Event #5 Final Table

Hold onto your chips, folks—because the PokerGO Cup is heating up! Event #5 just wrapped up, and “Texas Mike” i,e, Michael Moncek is leading the final six players at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. This $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament attracted a stellar field of 100 entrants, creating a prize pool of $1,000,000. After some serious poker warfare, Moncek managed to secure the chip lead, positioning himself perfectly for a shot at the $255,000 first-place prize and a hefty 255 PGT points.

The Rise of Michael Monce

Michael Monce’s rise to the top was no accident. The man knows how to leverage his stack. He executed some seriously well-timed plays, picking up pots left and right and using his stack to bully the shorter stacks during the bubble. As the pressure mounted, he kept his cool, making calculated moves and pulling off some clutch bluffs that left his opponents in the dust. By the time the night was over, Moncek had bagged the chip lead—standing tall above a tough final table that includes poker heavyweights like Shannon Shorr, Sergio Aido, Brandon Wilson, Nick Schulman, and Nick Seward.

The Final Six: Big Names, Bigger Stakes

Moncek isn’t alone at this table of elite players. He’s joined by some of the biggest names in the game, all looking to claim the $255,000 first-place prize, 255 PGT points, and that shiny Event #5 trophy. The remaining six players are already guaranteed at least $50,000, but they’ve all got their eyes on the big prize.

Here’s a look at how the players stack up going into the final:

What’s Next? A Thrilling Conclusion Awaits

As the final six players prepare for PokerGO Cup Monday’s return at 11:30 a.m., all eyes will be on Michael Moncek to see if he can hold onto his lead or if one of the others will rise to the challenge. With the likes of Shannon Shorr, Nick Schulman, and Sergio Aido still in the mix, there’s no telling who will come out on top.

The action resumes Monday at 1 p.m. PT, and you can catch it live on PokerGO. Will Moncek finish what he started and claim the title, or will another contender spoil his poker dreams? Tune in to find out—it’s going to be an epic final table.