Myles Mullaly Kicks Off 2026 Poker Masters with Thrilling Victory

Myles Mullaly made a stunning start to the 2026 Poker Masters, winning the first event of the high-stakes tournament series. The 24-year-old from Rye, New York, defeated Justin Zaki in a thrilling heads-up battle to claim his first PokerGO Tour trophy and the $218,400 first-place prize.

The 2026 Poker Masters began on October 12 with 78 players and a total prize pool of $780,000. Mullaly's victory marks a significant milestone in his career, which has seen a remarkable rise in 2026. Earlier this year, Mullaly won the $5,000 super turbo bounty no-limit hold’em event at the World Series of Poker, earning a $593,601 first-place prize and his first WSOP bracelet.

Mullaly's performance in the 2026 Poker Masters has also boosted his standing in the Player of the Year (POY) race. His victory earned him 420 POY points, bringing his total for the year to 4,786, which places him 20th in the overall standings. Additionally, Mullaly earned 218 PGT points, securing the 144th-place spot on the season-long PGT leaderboard.