James Obst clinched the title at the 2025 PokerGO Tour Mixed Games festival, outpacing a field of 56 entries in the $25,000 10-game mix event to secure a $462,000 prize. This victory is his largest to date and underscores his successful return to poker after a hiatus for tennis. Despite not cashing earlier in the series, Obst earned 277 points, finishing sixth overall. Chino Rheem was named the overall player of the series for his standout performances across multiple events, emphasizing the competitive landscape of the festival.
Obst's latest triumph at the PokerGO Tour Mixed Games festival marked a significant comeback, netting him $462,000 and bolstering his impressive tournament record of nearly $4.5 million.
After a hiatus from professional poker to pursue tennis, Obst's return in 2023 was marked by immediate success, culminating in his largest tournament payday to date.
Despite having no prior cashes during the seven-event festival, Obst scored 277 points, finishing sixth in the series-long points race, underscoring his strong performance.
Chino Rheem ultimately claimed the overall player of the series honors, with significant wins in various events, illustrating the competitive nature of the festival.
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