Lucas Tae Dominates Venetian Showdown Series with Four Victories
Author: Tyler Boyer — Live Reporter
Summary
The Venetian Showdown Series (1 Aug – 1 Sept) ran 52 events, attracted 6,323 entries and paid out $1,508,045 in total prize money. Florida pro Lucas Tae was the standout, claiming four titles across the festival. His biggest score came in Event #10 ($400 NLH Ultimate Stack) where he topped a 609-entry field and collected $23,665 after a five-way chop.
Tae’s other wins included Event #11 ($200 NLH Bounty, $2,197), Event #18 ($300 NLH Ultimate Stack, $4,715) and Event #38 ($200 NLH Bounty, $1,789). Christopher Hull also had a strong series with two titles and more than $26,000 in winnings — highlighted by a $21,167 victory in Event #47. Notable single-event winners included David White ($21,641), Phillip Latimer ($14,205) and TJ Reid ($8,362).
The Venetian immediately followed the Showdown with DeepStack Extravaganza III (2 Sept – 5 Oct), a series slated to feature 52 events and over $2.5 million in guaranteed prize pools.
Key Points
- Lucas Tae won four events, the biggest being Event #10 for $23,665 (five-way chop).
- The series ran 52 events, fielded 6,323 entries and generated $1,508,045 in prize money.
- Christopher Hull claimed two titles and over $26,000 in total winnings.
- Other notable winners: David White ($21,641), Phillip Latimer ($14,205), TJ Reid ($8,362).
- The DeepStack Extravaganza III follows immediately (2 Sept – 5 Oct) with $2.5M+ guaranteed.
Context and Relevance
This roundup matters for grinders, live‑tournament followers and anyone tracking player form. It shows how mid‑summer regional festivals still deliver deep fields and meaningful prizes, and flags a few players to watch heading into the Venetian’s next major series. Useful for staking decisions, travel planning and spotting in‑form players on the live circuit.
Why should I read this
Short and blunt: Lucas ran hot and scooped four titles — that’s the headline. If you follow live poker, play at the Venetian or keep tabs on rising grinders, this saves you time by boiling down the winners, big scores and what’s coming next so you don’t have to wade through the full results table.