"Hugo Ouazana emerges victorious in the Almighty Stack tournament at Borgata, claiming the grand prize!"
In a thrilling display of poker prowess, Hugo Ouazana claimed victory in the $400 Almighty Stack tournament at Borgata in July 2025, securing a $100,000 prize and tripling his lifetime earnings.
The final table of this event was a testament to Ouazana's dominance, as he held the chip lead throughout the three-hour-long battle. His victory was particularly significant, as he outplayed his opponents without ever losing the lead, a feat that earned him the admiration of his tablemates.
When asked about his strategy, Ouazana mentioned that tournaments are the hardest form of poker for him, but he prefers them over cash games. This win, he said, was "That's for all the bad beats!" - a clear indication of a career milestone for the player.
Prior to this triumph, Ouazana had also made a deep run in the Wynn Summer Classic in July 2025, finishing third in Day 1c of the $10,400 buy-in tournament with a strong chip count, though he did not make it to the final table in that event.
With his visa expiring soon, Ouazana plans to play a few more tournaments, possibly return to Las Vegas, and then head back to Europe. He confirmed his intention to stay for the Main Event, as he had already won a package for it.
The Almighty Stack tournament attracted a total of 2,348 entrants, generating a prize pool of $768,850. The final table payouts, including the three-way deal, are listed above.
Sources:
- $400 Almighty Stack win, $100K prize, tripling career earnings at Borgata, July 2025 [1][2].
- Deep run on Day 1c at 2025 Wynn Summer Classic $10,400 buy-in event [3].
- The final table of Event #10 ended with a three-way chop.
- The final table payouts for positions 4 through 9 are listed above.
- Hugo Ouazana proposed an ICM deal when play was three-handed at the final table.
- The final table payouts for positions 1 through 3, after the three-way deal, are listed above.
Hugo Ouazana, with his triumph at the $400 Almighty Stack tournament, showcased his poker skills not only in Texas Hold'em but also in casino games such as sports betting, as his victory was a clear sign of versatility in casino-and-gambling realms. In the upcoming tournaments, invited guests may find him taking a break from poker to engage in his favorite casino-games such as poker and sports.
