Lucas Tae Dominates Venetian Showdown Series with Four Victories
Summary
The Venetian Showdown Series ran from 1 August to 1 September, staging 52 events that attracted 6,323 entries and produced $1,508,045 in prize money.
Florida pro Lucas Tae was the story of the festival, winning four titles: Event #10 ($400 NLH Ultimate Stack, 609 entries) for $23,665 after a five-way chop, Event #11 ($200 NLH Bounty) for $2,197, Event #18 ($300 NLH Ultimate Stack) for $4,715 and Event #38 ($200 NLH Bounty) for $1,789.
Christopher Hull collected two titles and more than $26,000 — he won Event #45 ($300 NLH Ultimate Stack) for $5,076 and Event #47 ($300 NLH Monster Stack) for $21,167. Other notable 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 September–5 October), a 52-event series guaranteeing over $2.5 million in prize pools.
Key Points
- Venetian Showdown Series: 52 events, 6,323 total entrants, $1,508,045 prize money.
- Lucas Tae won four titles across the festival, headlined by Event #10 ($400 NLH Ultimate Stack) — $23,665 after a five-way chop.
- Christopher Hull secured two titles and >$26,000 in winnings, including a $21,167 score in Event #47.
- Other big winners: David White (Event #22, $21,641), Phillip Latimer (Event #27, $14,205), and TJ Reid (Event #20, $8,362).
- DeepStack Extravaganza III followed immediately — 52 events with guarantees exceeding $2.5 million (2 Sept–5 Oct).
Author’s take
Punchy and to the point: Lucas Tae absolutely owned this series — four titles is a proper heater. This is a tidy results wrap for fans who want the winners and prize figures without wading through the full play-by-play.
Why should I read this?
Short version — Lucas Tae ran hot and picked up four trophies, Hull nabbed two big scores, and the Venetian keeps churning out big-field, mid-stakes events. If you follow live tournament results or track players’ form, this is the quick catch-up you need. Saves you time and gets you the headlines.
