Clemen Deng takes the title! He wins the second event of the US Poker Open 2026 and his fourth career PGT championship.

Clemen Deng won the 2026 US Poker Open Event #2 with a 1TP 4T 127,400 prize.

Clemen Deng reaches new heights: Wins US Poker Open 2026, setting a new career record.

As the 2026 US Poker Open continues in full swing, high-stakes professional players... Clemen Deng He once again demonstrated his formidable strength, winning the Event #2: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em (NLH) tournament and taking home the $127,400 champion prize, while also securing his fourth PokerGO Tour (PGT) title in his professional career.

The tournament, held at the PokerGO Studio at the ARIA Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, attracted 98 players and was highly competitive. Deng maintained a consistent performance from the start of the finals and ultimately emerged victorious.

Final table results

The final standings for this match are as follows:

1. Clemen Deng (USA) — $127,400
2. Peter Mugar (USA) — $80,850
3. Michael Rossitto (USA) — $58,800
4. Justin Vaysman (USA) — $44,100
5. Yifu He (USA) — $34,300
6. Vlastimil Pustina (Czech Republic) — $24,500
7. Aaron Messmer (USA) — $19,600

Deng successfully defeated many top players by making stable decisions and gaining an advantage in crucial moments.

Key Turning Point: Two Pairs on the Flop Secures Victory

Michael Rossitto led in chips early in the tournament, while Deng entered the final day with the third-largest stack. The game proceeded relatively conservatively in the first few blind levels, but a crucial large pot in the second level changed the course of the entire match.

On a Q-high flop, Deng and Rossitto engaged in a fierce battle, exchanging multiple bets before Deng finally went all-in on the turn. Deng's two pair beat Rossitto's top pair, giving him the chip lead.

This hand became the turning point of the game.

Steady Progress: Consecutive Eliminations to Expand Advantage

After taking the lead, Deng quickly took control of the pace:

• Yifu He (5th place) was eliminated.
• Justin Vaysman (4th place) was eliminated.

At this point, only three players remained on the field, and Deng had more than half of the chips, giving him a clear advantage.

Rossitto then lost to Peter Mugar and suffered another defeat in a crucial match against Deng, ultimately finishing in third place.

One-on-one duel: Calmly responding to adversity and overtaking again

Entering the heads-up stage, Deng held a chip advantage of nearly 3:1. However, Peter Mugar displayed tenacity, successfully capitalizing on two of Deng's bluffs and briefly taking the lead.

But at the crucial moment, Mugar's attempt to bluff on the river failed, and Deng made a crucial call with two pair, regaining the initiative.

In the final hand that followed:

• Mugar: A-4
• Deng: A-7

The final hand allowed Deng to hit three 7s, securing the victory and the championship.

Ranking Improvement: PGT Points Boost Annual Competition

This victory earned Deng 191 PGT points, moving him from 9th to 7th place in the PokerGO Tour leaderboard, further solidifying his position in the 2026 competition.

What's even more noteworthy is that Deng immediately registered for Event #3 after winning the championship, demonstrating his determination to continue striving for more glory.

Conclusion: Clemen Deng has reached her peak performance.

Clemen Deng's victory not only proves his competitiveness in the high-stakes table tennis arena once again, but also demonstrates his stable decision-making ability and adaptability under pressure.

With the US Poker Open continuing, he will undoubtedly become one of the most watchable players of the year.

If he can maintain this form, 2026 could very well be Deng's peak season.