Still reached the final table after losing a close friend
Regional newsDuring the 2026 PokerGO Cup, poker player Ben Grise experienced an extremely difficult time. His close friend, Matt Lushin, a well-known figure in the Indiana poker community, was confirmed by police to have been murdered. Despite his grief, Grise still delivered a remarkable performance at PokerGO Studio, achieving runner-up finishes in the $10,000 NLH high-stakes event for two consecutive days. In a post-tournament interview, he reminisced about his friendship with Lushin and paid tribute to this beloved friend in the poker world.
