Adrian Mateos won Poker Masters Event #5 for $229,500, moving into the series lead after five events. Nick Schulman finished second in the 85-entry tournament.

The Venetian DeepStack Showdown continues in Las Vegas with a full slate of tournament action running through Aug. 31, 2026. The August edition of the Venetian DeepStack Showdown is underway in Las Vegas, with nearly three weeks of tournament action still ahead and more than $1.1 million in guaranteed prize pools across the full series. Running Aug. 3-31 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the festival features 37 numbered tournaments and a schedule built primarily around affor