The Poker Masters 2025 came to an exciting close at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where David Coleman emerged victorious, earning the iconic Purple Jacket and $657,700 in prize money. The festival, part of the PokerGO Tour (PGT), ran from Sept. 19 to Oct. 2 inside the PokerGO Studio and featured some of the biggest names in high-stakes poker.
Coleman’s impressive run not only secured him the top prize, but also a $25,000 PGT Passport, further boosting his opportunities to compete in upcoming events. With this victory, Coleman’s live career earnings surpassed $12.7 million, cementing his reputation as one of poker’s most consistent performers.
Coleman’s Journey To The Poker Masters 2025 Title
David Coleman began the series in style, capturing the $5,000 buy-in $1,000,000 guaranteed opener. Outlasting a field of 239 entries, Coleman pocketed $270,000 and immediately put himself in contention for the Purple Jacket.
His second deep run came with an 11th-place finish in Event #6, a $10,000 buy-in, adding another $32,700 to his total winnings.
Heading into the $25,000 finale, Coleman sat in fifth place overall, while Alex Foxen was in the lead thanks to a victory in Event #6 and a runner-up showing in Event #8. To win the Purple Jacket, Coleman needed at least a top-three finish while fading strong results from Foxen, Doug Lee, and David Chen.
The final drew 63 entries, and Coleman delivered under pressure, finishing as the runner-up for $355,000. That result gave him enough points to lock up the series championship.
Poker Masters 2025 Final Standings
- David Coleman – 492 points | 1 win | 2 final tables | $657,700
- Alex Foxen – 429 points | 1 win | 2 final tables | $468,000
- Doug Lee – 374 points | 0 wins | 3 final tables | $462,500
- Chino Rheem – 342 points | 1 win | 1 final table | $367,300
- Mitchell Halverson – 330 points | 0 wins | 3 final tables | $329,800
- Cary Katz – 313 points | 1 win | 2 final tables | $329,450
- Stephen Song – 302 points | 0 wins | 3 final tables | $301,250
- Brandon Wilson – 302 points | 1 win | 1 final table | $464,000
- Darren Elias – 280 points | 1 win | 1 final table | $280,000
- Andrew Moreno – 265 points | 1 win | 1 final table | $265,000
Alex Foxen’s Strong Season Despite Falling Short
While Alex Foxen narrowly missed the Poker Masters 2025 Purple Jacket, his year remains remarkable. With three qualified wins, 19 cashes, and $5.7 million in earnings so far, Foxen currently leads the PGT season-long leaderboard.
Foxen has made 11 final tables this year, finishing in the top three eight times. His lifetime earnings now total $55.4 million, placing him just outside the top 10 on poker’s all-time money list.
He is also chasing the Card Player Player of the Year (POY) title. With four wins and 18 final tables already in 2025, Foxen sits just 838 points behind leader Jesse Lonis.
Why Poker Masters 2025 Matters
The Poker Masters 2025 festival continues to stand out as one of the most prestigious events on the PokerGO Tour, offering players not only big paydays but also legacy-defining titles. For David Coleman, the Purple Jacket marks a milestone achievement, showcasing his ability to perform consistently across multiple buy-ins and formats.
With the PGT season still underway, all eyes will be on Coleman, Foxen, and other top contenders as they push toward the year-end championship and the chance to cement their names in poker history.
