Lucas Tae Dominates Venetian Showdown Series with Four Victories
Summary
The Venetian Showdown Series (1 Aug – 1 Sep) ran 52 events, drew 6,323 entries and paid out a total prize pool of $1,508,045. Florida player Lucas Tae stole the headlines by winning four titles across the festival, including the marquee Event #10: $400 NLH Ultimate Stack (609 entries) where he took $23,665 after a five‑way chop. Tae also won Event #11 ($200 NLH Bounty), Event #18 ($300 NLH Ultimate Stack) and Event #38 ($200 NLH Bounty).
Christopher Hull from Henderson, NV, notched two titles and more than $26,000 in winnings, with a big $21,167 score in Event #47. Other notable winners included David White ($21,641, Event #22), Phillip Latimer ($14,205, Event #27) and TJ Reid ($8,362, Event #20). The article also lists full event winners and stats from the series.
The Venetian immediately followed the Showdown with DeepStack Extravaganza III (2 Sep – 5 Oct), a 52‑event series guaranteeing over $2.5m in prize pools.
Key Points
- Lucas Tae won four titles at the Venetian Showdown Series, the most of any player in the festival.
- The series ran 52 events, attracted 6,323 total entrants and paid $1,508,045 in prizes.
- Tae’s biggest payday came in Event #10 ($400 NLH Ultimate Stack) for $23,665 after a five‑way chop.
- Christopher Hull captured two titles, including a $21,167 win in Event #47, bringing his series haul to over $26,000.
- Other standout winners: David White, Phillip Latimer and TJ Reid among several single‑event champions.
- The Venetian launched DeepStack Extravaganza III immediately after, with guarantees totalling more than $2.5m.
Why should I read this?
Want the short version? Lucas Tae absolutely crushed the Venetian Showdown — four trophies in one month is rare and worth a look if you follow tournament form or bankroll swings. If you’re into live poker results or scouting names heating up on the circuit, this saves you sifting through the full results table.
Author’s note
Punchy: This is the sort of series‑run that turns heads — a player scooping four titles at one festival is notable and signals strong live play. Useful for fans, players tracking rivals and anyone following trends at the Venetian.