Jeremy Becker Wins Inaugural PokerGO Tour Bounty Blitz Event
The PokerGO Tour Bounty Blitz series kicked off with a $5,100 Knockout Bounty event, attracting 46 entrants and generating a $230,000 prize pool. Jeremy Becker emerged victorious, claiming the inaugural PGT Bounty Blitz trophy and a substantial $45,600 plus bounties.
The tournament began with a $5,100 buy-in for the Knockout Bounty event. The top six players made the money, with the winner's share including a $10,000 bounty. Jeremy Becker, who started the heads-up play with a chip deficit, managed to outlast Qin Zhao, who held a slim chip lead at the start. Becker won the tournament-deciding hand with a straight, besting Zhao's two pair.
Earlier, Andrew Lichtenberger finished fourth after losing a big hand to Zhao. Darren Rabinowitz placed fifth, falling to John Andress. Josh Arieh finished sixth, running into Zhao's pocket queens. Andress went on to finish third, losing a hand to Becker.
The first PokerGO Tour Bounty Blitz event concluded with Jeremy Becker as the champion, taking home $45,600 plus a $10,000 bounty. Qin Zhao, who led at the start of heads-up play, finished as the runner-up. The next event in the series is eagerly anticipated.
