U.S. Poker Open 2026: Aram Zobian in Top Form Secures Fourth PGT Title

Zobian, who describes himself as an 'Armenian Orthodox mystic Christian,' drew attention not only for his play but also for his personal story. On the final table, he wore a shirt representing his nonprofit, Natna Children’s Foundation, which he co-founded to help children affected by the war in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

According to him, his charitable activities were inspired by his family's origins from a country that also experienced suffering and human rights violations.

The ninth event of the series with a $15,100 buy-in attracted 61 entries, creating a prize pool of $915,000. Even though Zobian controlled the game from the start of the final day, the closing duel against Brandon Wilson was full of drama. At one point, Wilson took the lead during heads-up, seeming poised for the title.

However, Zobian managed to claw his way back into the game, and in a pivotal hand, he found the luck he needed. Zobian went all-in with K c 6 h, and Wilson called with A h 9 s. The board 2 c 9 d K d J c 6 d favored Zobian, and with this victory, he claimed his fourth career title on the PGT circuit, moving to third place in the overall series rankings.

Final Table Results for Event #9: $15,100 NLH:

Sources: PGT, X