Event Summary Tony's Poker Palace - CCPT 2026 - Event 3 - March 4, 2026
The Felt Fights Back: CCPT 2026 Event #3 at Tony’s Poker Palace
The cards were in the air and the banter was flying on March 4th as the CCPT rolled into the Poker Room at Tony’s for Event #3. With 6 players squeezing around the table, the atmosphere was a perfect blend of high-stakes tension and neighborhood camaraderie.
While the host usually enjoys a “home-court advantage,” the deck had other plans for Tony. Here is the breakdown of how a single night of tactical warfare shifted the entire landscape of the 2026 season.
Nightly Results: Keith’s Late-Game Masterclass
The “Points for the Night” stats tell a story of incredible resilience. It wasn’t about who started hot, but who closed the deal.
The Nightly Champion: Keith secured the top spot with 16 points. After a slow start (only 2 points in round 1), he surged in the final round with a 5-point performance to leapfrog the competition.
The Dead Heat for Second: Dan and Luc both finished with 15 points.
Dan, the newcomer, was the early aggressor, racking up back-to-back 6-point rounds.
Luc remained the model of consistency, highlighted by a massive 6-point haul in the third round.
The Struggle: Joe finished with 11, while Asbell brought home 9. Our host Tony faced a tough night in his own sanctuary, finishing with 7 points as his scoring dwindled round-by-round.
The Cash Clash: Who Left with the Envelopes?
Points are for the leaderboard, but the Gross Winnings are for the wallet. The $210 nightly pot was split among the top four:
Dan: $80 (The night’s biggest winner)
Luc: $60
Keith: $50
Joe: $20
Tony & Asbell: $0
Year-to-Date: The Movement & Rivalries
Three events in, and the separation between the “leaders” and the “chasers” is becoming a chasm.
Weekly Position Tracking
The Financials: Net Winnings & Points
When you look at the Net Winnings (Profit after Entry Fees), the financial divide is stark.
The Sharks: Luc is the clear king of the season with $85 profit. Dan follows with $40, proving his success is no fluke.
The Red Zone: Tony is currently feeling the burn, sitting at -$75 for the year—the deepest hole in the league.
Total Points Leaderboard:
Luc: 6150 pts
Joe: 6050 pts
Keith: 5450 pts
Dan: 5350 pts
Tony: 5350 pts
Newcomer Success vs. The “Basement” Blues
The standout story of 2026 continues to be Dan. For a newcomer to be tied in points with a veteran like Tony—and significantly up in net cash—shows that the old guard needs to watch their backs. Meanwhile, Tony’s struggle to defend his home turf leaves him in the seasonal “basement” financially, looking for a major turnaround.
Looking Ahead: March 18th
The CCPT leaves the Poker Room behind as we head into the next chapter. Can Joe reclaim the top spot on his own turf?
Next Event: March 18th
Host: Joe’s Poker Palace