If you thought you were seeing things at the PokerGO Cup, you weren’t alone. For the second straight day, Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek and Joey Weissman found themselves heads-up for a title. But this time, the outcome was different.
On Wednesday, Moncek claimed victory in Event #1: $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em. On Thursday, Weissman got his revenge, taking down Event #2: $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em for a cool $295,000.
A Familiar Final Table, But A Different Outcome
It’s rare enough to see the same two players finish first and second in back-to-back tournaments. But at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, Moncek and Weissman put on a show—again.
The second event drew 118 entrants, creating a $1,180,000 prize pool. Unlike the fast-paced Event #1 final table, which wrapped up in just a couple of hours, this one was a grind.
Anthony Hu was the first to exit, taking seventh place ($47,200) in a quick elimination. After that, the remaining players held on for dear life. PokerGO commentator Jeff Platt noted on the livestream that seven consecutive all-in players managed to survive before Andrew Lichtenberger finally busted in sixth place ($59,000).
2025 PokerGO Cup Event #2 Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Weissman | $295,000 |
| 2 | Michael Moncek | $182,900 |
| 3 | Erik Seidel | $129,800 |
| 4 | Andrew Moreno | $100,300 |
| 5 | Sam Laskowitz | $76,700 |
| 6 | Andrew Lichtenberger | $59,000 |
| 7 | Anthony Hu | $47,200 |
Moncek’s Unpredictable Play Shines Again
Moncek may have finished second this time, but he was once again the most entertaining player at the table.
At one point, he pulled off an audacious bluff with J♠ 10♦ on a board of A♦ 7♠ 10♠ 3♠ K♣. Weissman, who held A♦, had a tough decision. Moncek’s aggression kept his opponent on edge throughout their duel.
For Weissman, however, patience paid off. He eventually sealed the deal, getting the best of Moncek in their second straight heads-up battle.
PokerGO Cup Heating Up
The PokerGO Cup is just getting started, and Weissman’s win puts him in the hunt for the overall series title. But Moncek, fresh off two deep runs, remains a major threat.
Other big names, including poker legend Erik Seidel (who finished third in Event #2 for $129,800), are also in the mix.
With more events on the schedule, one question lingers—could Moncek and Weissman meet again at another final table.
