The PokerGO Tour season is entering its final stretch, and the race at the top of the leaderboard could hardly be tighter. According to Card Player's October 8, 2026 standings update, Sean Winter leads the PGT points race with 1,850 points, just seven ahead of Eelis Parssinen at 1,843. With more than $99.9 million awarded across 102 completed events and the Poker Masters about to begin, the title chase is wide open. Here is a full look at the top 10, what separates the leaders, and what the remaining schedule means for the season's biggest prize.
Where the PGT Season Stands
The tour is roughly three-quarters through its year. After 102 completed events, more than $99.9 million has been paid out to players. Two big events remain before the season wraps with the PGT Championship, whose date was not specified in the standings report: the $100,000 no-limit hold'em Super High Roller Bowl XI, running October 8 to 10, and then ten Poker Masters events from October 12 to 22 with buy-ins ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Our Poker Masters October preview and Super High Roller Bowl XI schedule cover the dates and formats in detail.
The Top 10 Leaderboard
Here is how the standings looked in the report:
| Rank | Player | PGT Points | PGT Earnings | Titles | Cashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Winter | 1,850 | $3,646,894 | 1 | 15 |
| 2 | Eelis Parssinen | 1,843 | $3,754,917 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Brock Wilson | 1,681 | $1,437,284 | 4 | 13 |
| 4 | Alex Foxen | 1,642 | $2,247,054 | 2 | 14 |
| 5 | Yuri Dzivielevski | 1,602 | $5,151,421 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | Lucas Jumalon | 1,550 | $10,000,000 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Joao Simao | 1,439 | $2,986,333 | 2 | 16 |
| 8 | Kristen Foxen | 1,408 | $2,582,255 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 | Calvin Anderson | 1,358 | $1,318,060 | 2 | 5 |
| 10 | Lauri Saaskilahti | 1,350 | $6,000,000 | 0 | 1 |
The table tells two different stories. Points reward consistency and volume, while earnings reward the biggest scores. That is why Lucas Jumalon, whose single cash was the WSOP Main Event win, sits sixth in points but would top the earnings column, and why Lauri Saaskilahti, the Main Event runner-up, is tenth in points without a title.
Sean Winter: Consistency Over Trophies
Winter leads despite having only one title this year. He has eight six-figure-plus scores, including $1.3 million for fourth place in a $250,000 WSOP high roller. His lone win came in a $10,000 PokerGO Cup event with a 70-entry field, which was the eighth PGT title of his career. His 15 cashes are the second-most in the top 10, behind only Joao Simao's 16. The lesson is that in a points-based format, a steady stream of deep runs can outweigh a handful of wins.
Eelis Parssinen: Two Big Wins
Parssinen trails by seven points with far fewer cashes, just seven, but both of his titles came at the WSOP. He won $2,161,056 in a $25,000 PLO eight-max event with 451 entries, then took $1,172,296 in a $25,000 PLO/NLH mixed event with 214 entries six days later. He has three WSOP bracelets. His profile is the opposite of Winter's: few cashes, large scores, and a heavy emphasis on pot-limit Omaha. If you want to understand why PLO specialists are thriving, see our Omaha guide and our report on Sean Rafael's PLO Super High Roller Bowl win.
The Chasers
Brock Wilson holds the most titles in the top 10 with four, two each at the U.S. Poker Open and PokerGO Cup, and was series champion at both festivals. He is third but 169 points back of Winter, so he will need a big Poker Masters.
Alex Foxen, fourth, earned his two biggest paydays four days apart at the WSOP: $522,347 for sixth in a $100,000 high roller and $594,246 for winning a $10,000 super turbo bounty event, his fourth bracelet. His wife Kristen Foxen is eighth with $2,582,255 and leads the women's money list.
Yuri Dzivielevski has earned more than $5.1 million from seven cashes, including $1.3 million for the February Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games $100,000 event and $2.8 million for winning a $100,000 WSOP event, his sixth bracelet.
Joao Simao, seventh, is Brazil's all-time money leader and has the most cashes in the top 10 with 16. We wrote about his huge month in our Simao Triton record article. Calvin Anderson, ninth, has eight bracelets; see our Anderson bracelet report.
How the Final Stretch Could Play Out
With a 7-point gap, a single deep run in the Super High Roller Bowl XI or any one of the ten Poker Masters events could change the order. The Poker Masters buy-ins run from $10,000 to $50,000, so there are many opportunities to pick up points, and the format rewards players who can fire in multiple events. That favors volume players like Winter, Simao, and the Foxens, who cash frequently, over specialists such as Parssinen, who may choose their spots.
Players outside the top 10 are not necessarily out of it. The gap between Winter and 10th place is about 500 points, and a Poker Masters title or two plus deep cashes could erase that quickly. Because the report does not specify how many points each placing is worth, it is hard to project exact scenarios, but history shows that a single victory in a high-field event can move a player several places.
What It Means for Poker Fans and Players
For fans, the closing weeks offer a rare chance to watch a genuine two-horse race. Check our poker on TV page for where to follow the action, and our tournaments page for upcoming events you can play yourself.
For players, the standings carry strategic lessons. First, consistency matters. Winter's season shows that a steady diet of deep runs can beat a few spikes. That ties directly into bankroll management: you can only play high volume if your roll can handle the variance.
Second, understand your edge in different formats. Parssinen's big scores came in PLO and mixed formats, where deep specialization pays. Many recreational players are leaking chips in unfamiliar games; our Hold'em vs Omaha comparison explains the differences.
Third, ICM pressure shapes decisions at final tables with large pay jumps. Our glossary entry on ICM is a good starting point for anyone who plays tournaments.
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The Bottom Line
Seven points separate Sean Winter and Eelis Parssinen, with Brock Wilson, Alex Foxen, and Yuri Dzivielevski all still within reach. The Super High Roller Bowl XI and ten Poker Masters events will decide who enters the PGT Championship with the momentum. Whoever finishes on top, the season has already delivered nearly $100 million in prize money and several memorable runs, and the final weeks promise more.