Joe McKeehen Wins PGT Sprint Final

Joe McKeehen won the final event of the 2026 PokerGO Tour Sprint series on November 4, which featured 53 entrants. The win, in a $10,500 buy-in no-limit hold'em tournament, was the 33rd title of his career on record, and his total tournament earnings now exceed $23.1 million.

The 35-year-old player from Pennsylvania brought his PGT win count to four with his first PGT victory of this season. He currently sits just outside the top 50 in the Card Player Player of the Year standings. The win earned him 175 PGT points.

The $530,000 prize pool was shared among the final nine players. Ninth-place finisher Patrick Leonard and eighth-place finisher Martin Zamani were eliminated at the same time, just above the bubble, and split $21,200, receiving $10,600 each. Brandon Wilson, who finished seventh, made his 25th final table appearance of the season.

Heads-up, the match began with Daniyal Gheba holding the chip lead. McKeehen closed the gap, took the lead and extended his advantage. On the final hand, Gheba raised from the button with A-8. McKeehen three-bet with K-K and called, and he held his cards through the full board to win the tournament.