The 2023 BetMGM Poker Championship, which took place inside the ARIA Resort and Casino as well as the PokerGO Studio, saw Michigan's Leo Taffe best a 1,026-entry field (including 94 BetMGM Poker qualifiers) to claim a $560,442 top prize.
He followed in the footsteps of Joey Weissman, who won the inaugural edition of this event in 2022.
2023 BetMGM Poker Championship Final Table Results
| Place | Winner | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Taffe | United States | $560,442 |
| 2 | Mike Vanier | United States | $392,704 |
| 3 | Mo Zhou | China | $254,645 |
| 4 | Stephen Song | United States | $188,193 |
| 5 | Sundiata DeVore | United States | $142,655 |
| 6 | Johann Ibanez | Colombia | $114,157 |
| 7 | Kevin Berthelsen | United States | $94,523 |
The PokerNews Live Reporting Team was on-site throughout the tournament to provide live updates, and during that time we captured some interesting hands.