Poker pro Ben Tollerene clinches victory in PGT PLO Series Event #8, pocketing a prize of $496,000.
Ben Tollerene Soars to Third Place on 2025's Biggest Poker Winners List
Ben Tollerene has made a significant impact on the poker world this year, climbing up the ranks to take third place on the list of 2025's biggest poker winners. His latest triumph came at the PGT PLO Series $25,000 event on October 23, 2024, where he took home a prize of $496,000.
This victory has boosted Tollerene's total career tournament earnings to an impressive $31,066,702, making him one of the top high-stakes tournament poker players historically. In 2025 alone, Tollerene has earned approximately $10,660,151, demonstrating his consistent success in the poker world.
Tollerene's win at the PGT PLO Series $25,000 event saw him topping a field of 62 entries. He finished ahead of other notable players, including Samuli Sipila in second place, who earned $310,000, and Joni Jouhkimainen in third, who took home $217,000.
The PGT PLO Series is a series of events on the PokerGO Tour, with Tollerene's win marking a significant moment in its second series. Eelis Parssinen also made a mark in the series, winning PGT PLO Series II Event #2. Meanwhile, Isaac Haxton shipped PLO: PGT PLO Series II Event.
Meanwhile, outside of the poker world, Tollerene is an avid cyclist and documentary buff. Roy D'Silva, a published author with a decade-long experience covering various beats, including Bollywood, OTT, and poker, is aiming to be at the forefront of a significant story involving Tollerene in the poker world.
Jeremy Ausmus, currently atop the 2024 PGT leaderboard, also had a notable week. He topped the PGT PLO Series Event #7, further solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with in the poker world. Tollerene's win has also moved him into 18th position on the 2024 PGT leaderboard.
With Tollerene's continued success and Ausmus's consistent dominance, the poker world is sure to see more exciting moments in the coming months.
[1] Source: PokerGO Tour official website
In the PGT PLO Series, Ben Tollerene showcased his poker prowess, excelling in casino-games such as PLO to claim victory in the $25,000 event and a prize of $496,000. His casino-and-gambling prowess has been evident throughout 2025, as he clinched third place on the biggest poker winners list with earnings of approximately $10,660,151.
