Jones Takes Down Deeb For The Win

We have a winner! After finishing in 3rd place on season 2 of the Squid Game television show, and 2nd place in the 2023 WSOP Main Event, Steven Jones was able to finish this one off and take down the Big Deal For One Drop event for AMOUNT. With $7,297,443 in lifetime winnings, Jones is no stranger to playing for serious money.

Jones bested a final table that included tournament crusher Jesse Lonis and 3 Coin founder Randy Sadler among others, beating Shaun Deeb heads up after starting with a chip deficit against one of the best players on the planet. Jones earns $73,900 for his victory while Deeb goes home with $45,500.

Jones lost a heads match in the main event in 2023 to winner Daniel Weinman and busted out 3rd of 456 players in the Squid Game to end up with nothing because of the game’s winner-take-all format where the victor won $4,560,000. Still, it’s been a good few years for Jones, with the $6,500,000 for his runner up finish in the main event and a number of other tournament cashes since.

The event was a huge success, raising thousands for charity and ending up profitable for the charity in only it’s second year, not an easy feat for a charity poker tournament. $1,000 for every entry, including rebuys, went to the charity and Resorts World was generous in their support, offering the 66th floor lounge which is a stunning place to run an event like this. Players, staff, and media all had a great time, and for a great cause.