Bruno Furth triumphs in high-stakes PokerGO Tour PLO Series opener
Bruno Furth has won Event #1 of the 2026 PokerGO Tour PLO Series after a tense final showdown. The tournament began with 347 players competing in a $3,000 buy-in event. By the end, Furth outlasted David 'Chino' Rheem in heads-up play to claim the title. The final table featured seven players: Bruno Furth, David 'Chino' Rheem, John Riordan, Brevin Andreadis, Eran Carmi, Brian Smith, and Allan Le. Rheem made an early statement by flopping a straight flush against Riordan, boosting his chip lead. Meanwhile, Furth steadily built his stack, reaching 2.595 million before the final showdown.
Rheem had started Day Two with just 159,000 in chips but fought back to 2.295 million by the final. Furth eliminated Brevin Andreadis in seventh place and Allan Le in sixth, narrowing the field. He then knocked out Eran Carmi in fourth with a nut flush, leaving only three players remaining. The final three—Brian Smith (3.525 million), Rheem (3.475 million), and Furth (3.175 million)—battled for the title. In the decisive hand, Furth secured victory with a full house, tens over nines, against Rheem's straight.
Furth's win marks the end of a competitive tournament that saw 347 players reduced to one champion. His strategic play and key eliminations secured the Event #1 title. Rheem, despite a strong comeback, finished as runner-up.
