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After knocking on the door multiple times, Aram Zobian finally broke through with a statement win at the 2026 U.S. Poker Open.

Coming into Event #9 ($15,000 No-Limit Hold’em) with strong momentum, Zobian converted his third consecutive final table appearance into a title, earning $292,800 and another major trophy on the PokerGO Tour.

From Close Calls to Champion

Zobian’s path to victory was built on consistency:

• Event #7 → 4th place ($70,000)

• Event #8 → 5th place ($68,625)

• Event #9 → 1st place ($292,800)

After two deep runs, he entered Day 2 as chip leader and this time, he finished the job.

Final Table Packed with Talent

The $15,000 event attracted 61 entries, generating a prize pool of $915,000 and a stacked final table.

Notable finishers included:

• Clemen Deng (6th – $50,325)

• Nicholas Seward (5th – $68,625)

• Marius Gierse (4th – $91,500)

• Chino Rheem (3rd – $128,100)

In the final showdown, Zobian defeated Brandon Wilson heads-up to secure the title.

Confidence, Reads, and Momentum

Reflecting on his performance, Zobian credited both his mindset and decision-making.

He acknowledged running well, but also emphasized the importance of staying mentally sharp and making strong reads throughout the tournament.

Final Thoughts

Zobian’s victory at the 2026 U.S. Poker Open is a perfect example of persistence paying off.

After back-to-back deep runs, he stayed locked in, trusted his game, and capitalized when it mattered most.

Sometimes in poker, consistency is the real edge and this time, it led all the way to the top.

Hello mates 👋.

Today at 19:00 GMT, our traditional free tournament with a $200 guaranteed prize pool takes place on 888poker - the Wednesday Cardmates Freeroll (UK Only).

To receive the password for freeroll, simply comment “Pass” under this post - nice and easy 😉 Shortly after, you’ll be contacted via private message on Cardmates.co.uk by d19932808, who will send you the freeroll passwords. 

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Congratulations to all users of Cardmates.co.uk! 

 We have some great news for you - from now on, the PartyPoker freerolls will take place on Mondays. Please check below for the exact time and full schedule. 

9 March 2026 – 19:00 UK

23 March 2026 – 18:00 UK

6 April 2026 – 18:00 UK

20 April 2026 – 18:00 UK

How do you get the password today? On Monday, our moderator d19932808 will post in the Blogs section.

Everyone who leaves a comment «password» under that post will receive the passwords via private messages on our website.

⚠️  The tournament is only for UK 🇬🇧 players.

It is also prohibited to share the password with other players via private messages or to publish it on websites or forums. Punishment: a permanent ban.

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Hі everyone!

We’re currently searching for a new home for our private community freerolls, but in the meantime the Friday games on GGPoker are still going strong. That means we’ve got another one ready for you tonight!

 The Cardmates Freeroll (Fan) with a $150 GTD kicks off at 8pm (UK time) and is open to everyone who has Fan status on the site. 

 We’ve been told that all the tickets should already be credited to your accounts.

Just a quick reminder of the key details about our private GGPoker tournaments:

• The tourney shows up in the GG lobby two hours before kick-off. So you’ll see it there from 6pm. 
• We send the list of eligible players to GGPoker every Monday. If you’ve got «Fan» status but no ticket, chances are you didn’t register your GG nickname on Cardmates.co.uk in time.
• How to register your GG nickname? Click your avatar ➡️ Go to «Status» ➡️ You’ll see the field where you can add your GGPoker nickname. Simple as that.

If you’ve got any questions about our community freerolls, just drop a private message to our mod: d19932808 (he’ll sort you out).

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A couple of weeks ago, I experienced something every poker player chases

Top tournament winner....

It wasn’t just any game either. The field was competitive, the pressure was real, and every stage of the tournament demanded focus. From the very first hand, I knew this wasn’t going to be an easy ride but something felt different.

I was locked in.

Early on, I played tight and patient, picking my spots carefully and avoiding unnecessary risks. While others were getting knocked out trying to force action, I stayed disciplined and let the game come to me. Bit by bit, my stack started to grow.

As the tournament progressed, the intensity increased.

The middle stages tested my decision-making the most. Blinds were rising, players were becoming more aggressive, and every move mattered. I had a few tough moments hands where I had to make difficult folds and others where I had to trust my instincts and commit.

And then came the final table.

Nine players left. Different energy. Different stakes. This is where the tournament really began.

What happened next wasn’t what I planned, but it’s exactly what I needed.

(To be continued…)