NLH/PLO poker tournament heats up as players chase final table glory

Chips are stacking, tensions are rising. With Teo Sanchez in the lead, every hand could make—or break—a player's shot at poker glory.

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2026 May 4 . 8:13 AM

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The image shows a group of men sitting around a table playing poker, with coins and cards spread... — The image shows a group of men sitting around a table playing poker, with coins and cards spread out in front of them. In the background, there is a pillar and other objects, suggesting that the men are participating in a poker tournament.

NLH/PLO poker tournament heats up as players chase final table glory

The NLH/PLO poker tournament has reached the money stage. Players are now battling for bigger payouts as the competition intensifies at the final tables. Teo Sanchez currently holds the chip lead with 402,500. His stack gives him a strong advantage as the game progresses.

Michael Griffin sits in second place with 389,000 chips. Close behind, Michael Baldwin holds 236,500, keeping the pressure on the leaders.

Further down, Mal Hagan has 120,000 chips, while Johnny Dalphond remains in contention with 81,500. The narrowing field means every hand now carries higher stakes. With the tournament in the money, the remaining players will push for a deeper run. The next rounds will determine who advances—and who leaves empty-handed.