PokerGO's Las Vegas Studio came alive on Thursday, October 26, for the action-packed StormX Invitational III. 95-entrants battled fiercely, contributing to a striking prize pool of $427,500.

Jonathan Little snatched the title, beating Princess Love in a nail-biting finale and seizing a $130,386 payout and the iconic StormX Invitational trophy (pictured above); this marked his most significant win since August 2019, now joins past Invitational winners Oliver Blakey and Richard Lee.

Our exclusive gathering showcased poker legends, crypto leaders, and celebrity stars, all with their eyes on the prize. The luminaries included poker aces like Ryan Riess and Ebony Kenney. Notably, we welcomed StormX's trailblazer, Simon Yu, Litecoin's mastermind, Charlie Lee, movie producer Randall Emmett and actress Princess Love.

Amid intense competition, only the top 13 pocketed rewards. A tense moment unfolded when Kevin Chen's promising ace-queen lost to Sung Joo Hyun's surprising king-jack turn. The momentum soared as seasoned pros and spirited newcomers exited the stage, including notable figures like Joseph Cheong, Jake Abdalla, and Kerve Capital's Jeremy Kerbel.

The charismatic Sung Joo Hyun exited in the ninth after a tough battle with Eshaan Bhalla. Meanwhile, Little showcased his prowess, dispatching adversaries, including football veteran Jack Saville. In a twist, even Simon Yu faced a challenging duel against Princess Love's formidable pocket tens.

Down to a handful, Daniel "Tafo" Lee found himself overpowered by Little's queens, and Ye Shen encountered a similar fate. Eshaan Bhalla's hopes dimmed facing Little's ace-three suited, narrowing the field.

Little's dominant chips intimidated Princess Love. She bravely countered, but Little's ace-queen combo proved insurmountable. While some expressed disappointment, Princess Love's journey from novice to star in just a year won admiration. Her remarkable journey netted her a sweet $80,156.

A blend of drama, skill, and energy, the StormX Invitational III remains an unmissable crypto-poker event!

You can rewatch the entire event on PokerGo's YouTube Channel.

StormX Invitational III Poker Tournament Payouts
Place Player Prize
1st Jonathan Little $130,386
2nd Princess Love $80,156
3rd Eshaan Bhalla $49,163
4th Ye Shen $32,063
5th Daniel "Tafo" Lee $25,009
6th Simon Yu $19,964
7th Jack Saville $17,015
8th Key Song $14,749
9th Sung Joo Hyun $13,039
10th Jeremy Kerbel $11,756
11th Jake Abdalla $11,756
12th Joseph Cheong $11,756
13th Johnny Betancourt $10,688