Owen Lynch, hailing from Bellaire, Texas, has been playing poker for a decade, after learning the game from his father Walter at the age of ten. Lynch is currently a student at the United States Air Force Academy and recently became the youngest person to ever win an Atlas Trophy from the PokerAtlas Tour when he won the Single Day $100k event at Texas Card House in Houston.
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Faces Of TCH - Single Draw Style
Big field for this one, so we have tons of great pics!
Faces Of TCH - Super Sunday Style
The Super Sunday (Optional Add-On) event already looks like a winner. The event surpassed the ambitious guarantee during the final break, and we are now headed on with a total field of 137 players whittled down to 72 as of this writing. 127 of those entries took the optional add-on, so stacks are quite deep at the moment, with the average stack sitting at nearly 90 big blinds.
The Super Sunday is a one day event, so we will be finishing up late tonight with one happy player taking home the coveted Atlas trophy and $6,870.
While Owen Lynch's father Walter has been a staple in the Texas poker world for years, Owen Lynch has only been legal to play in the Lone Star state for two years, and still won't be eligible to play in the World Series Of Poker this year. But the younger Lynch played like a seasoned pro on Saturday, first turning down a chop that would have netter him nearly second place money four-handed, and then taking down the whole things after beating
Event #14 - $400 Single Day $100k — Wrap Up
The Single Day $100k event at Texas Card House in Houston, presented by PokerAtlas, drew 298 entries. With the bubble tightening and the room pushing toward the late hours, the pace never slowed, and the tournament staff kept the massive one day schedule on track as the field narrowed to the final table.
Once the last nine were set, the money got real in a hurry. Talk of a deal surfaced repeatedly, but it never materialized. Instead, the finalists played it out, and the pay jumps did the talking as each elimination moved the remaining players closer to the $22,090 top prize. Notables in the mix included Everton Taylor, the Jamaica born coach known as “Black Cat,” who added another cash to his extensive resume, and Ed “Father Time” Sebesta, the retired high roller regular respected for both his results and generosity. Adrian “AC” Curry, a longtime Houston community staple and former WSOP Big 50 final tablist, also made a deep run to the payout positions.
In the end, Owen Lynch closed the door on the field and finished the job, defeating Michael Zamorsky heads up to secure the title and $22,090. Zamorsky collected $14,730 for second, while Ravi Adusumelli rounded out the podium in third for $9,940 to cap a fast moving, deal free finale. Lynch is only twenty years old, and had only one cash before this one, 2nd place in a single draw event for $740.
Today's schedule for the PokerAtlas Tour events here at Texas Card House in Houston. You can find more coverage from our pal Kyle Miller over at the TCH Tournament Blog. You can also see all the clocks for these events over at PokerAtlas or in the PokerAtlas app.
We are down to the final table in the Single Day $100k event here in Houston at the Texas Card House, covering the Seven figure Series here for PokerAtlas. there isa serious money at stake now, and a chop deal has been discussed multiple times but has never worked out.
Faces Of TCH - $100k Single Day - Final Table
Adrian Curry, known by many as "AC," hails from St. Louis, Missouri, and has been playing poker for over 20 years. His journey into the game began while he was stationed in Germany with the Army, where he played a tournament at a German club with friends. AC's most notable poker achievement came in 2019 when he reached the final table of the WSOP Big 50 event, finishing in 7th place and earning $182,000.
Outside of poker, Adrian works as a Research and Development Chemical Analyst. He has a strong connection with the Houston poker community, where he has formed long-lasting friendships and met many amazing people. He is also known as a huge supporter of Texas poker, often posting updates about upcoming events and big scores by local players.
AC has almost half a million dollars in lifetime winnings and has two wins in Houston already in 2026. We know most of the Texas scene is rooting for him to have a great year!
Ed Sebesta, hailing from Richmond, Texas, has been a part of the poker scene since 2013, primarily engaging in live games. Known by the nickname "Father Time," Sebesta achieved his most significant result by securing first place in the $10K High Roller event at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida, earning $311,000. Although retired for 16 years, Sebesta continues to make his mark on the poker circuit with his seasoned gameplay.
Sebesta is also known for his generosity, often donating a large portion of his winnings to charity or simply dropping them in the dealer tip box. He has earned the respect of his peers in high roller events, often running deep in televised events against the best players in the world. His skill set, and penchant for higher buy-in events, has helped him amass almost two million dollars in lifetime tournament winnings.
Full Payouts
1st. TAYLOR, EVERTON — $9,160
2nd. UTTERBACK, SCOTT — $6,110
3rd. NOWLING, JEFFREY — $4,130
4th. NEWVILLE, DREW — $2,830
5th. URBANOVSKY, JEFFRI — $2,060
6th. ADAMS, JIMMY — $1,600
7th. HO, TONY — $1,340
8th. LE, QUANG — $1,110
9th. TIRUVEEDHULA, ABH — $920
10th. BANDINI, MATTHEW — $740
Event #11 - $300 Traditional Ante NLH — Wrap Up
The Traditional Ante No Limit Holdem event in Houston wrapped up with Everton “Dre” Taylor navigating a 79 entry field to win the Atlas trophy and the $9,160 top prize from a $30,000 prize pool. The day’s action was defined by the traditional ante structure, which kept the bigger denomination chips in play longer and created towering stacks across the room. Even when effective depth tightened against rising blinds, players still worked with sprawling piles that fueled plenty of pressure spots and lively table dynamics.
As the tournament pushed toward its conclusion, the final table formed with multiple contenders still able to apply leverage, and the deep stacked nature of the format ensured there was no quick sprint to the finish. Taylor stayed composed through the late stages and ultimately emerged on top after outlasting a tough final table that included runner up Scott Utterback for $6,110 and third place finisher Jeffrey Nowling for $4,130. Drew Newville placed fourth for $2,830, while Jeffri Urbanovsky rounded out the top five for $2,060.
Away from the felt, Ikechukwu “Ike” Nlemchi drew attention as a featured player, with the Houston based pro and security company owner adding another notable presence to an already competitive field. When the last chips went in and the final pot was pushed, it was Taylor who closed the night as an enthusiastic champion.
Everton "Dre" Taylor, known by his nickname "Black Cat," hails from Jamaica and currently resides in New Jersey. With 18 years of poker experience, Taylor began his journey in the game through home games. Black Cat has nearly $600,000 in tournament winnings, including more than a dozen wins. He is currently playing here in Texas, where he appreciates the camaraderie and the impressive trophies of the PokerAtlas Tour.
Outside of playing, Taylor is a poker coach and also engages in community volunteer work. He invites those interested to connect with him on Instagram at @staxlifestyle.
Huge field (298 entries) today, so this is a giant photo gallery!
