Eric Wasserson Sets New Record with $4.26 Million Pot

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 1, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- On August 31, poker history was made once again as Eric Wasserson secured a record-breaking $4.26 million pot during the Monday livestream of High Stakes Poker, hosted by PokerGO. This monumental win not only sets a new record for the largest pot ever in the show’s history but also cements Wasserson’s status as a high-stakes poker powerhouse.

Wasserson and Michael "Texas Mike" Moncek engaged in a hand that began with a $2,000/$4,000 stake and a $20,000 big blind ante. Holding the nine-seven of diamonds, Wasseron raised to $20,000. Moncek then reraised to $80,000 with the ten-seven of clubs. Wasseron called, and the two faced a flop of ace-king-nine with two diamonds. Wasseron checked, allowing Moncek to bet $100,000, which Wasseron called. The four of hearts appeared on the turn, prompting Wasseron to check again, and Moncek to bet $330,000, a move that Wasseron called.

The river brought the five of diamonds, giving Wasseron a flush. He checked, and Moncek went all-in for effectively $1,607,000. Wasseron made the call, sealing the record-breaking pot. This extraordinary win capped off a remarkable week of high-stakes poker action on PokerGO, featuring some of the poker world’s biggest names.

The special run of High Stakes Poker livestreams began on August 25 and presented by CoinPoker, the show’s presenting sponsor. CoinPoker is offering the opportunity for fans to win a $100,000 seat by visiting PokerGOFreeroll.com. All seasons of High Stakes Poker are available to watch on PokerGO.com.

With this win, Wasserson and PokerGO continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of high-stakes poker. The show’s unique format and high-profile participants make it a must-watch for poker enthusiasts everywhere.