The Saturday Super 40’s at Orange City Poker delivered another standout performance this weekend, as Lakeland’s Stuart Phillips secured the top spot and $10,000 following a four-way chop to conclude the event. The tournament, held on Saturday December 6th, featured a $300 buy-in and a $40,000 guarantee, ultimately drawing 194 entries to create a $48,000 prize pool.
Phillips, who now has more than $332,000 in recorded live earnings, continues to solidify his reputation as one of Florida’s most consistent and well-studied tournament players. His résumé includes a $55,890 Deep Stack title in 2024, a $34,430 podium finish in the 2025 Pinktober Poker Open Championship, and dozens of deep runs across Central Florida’s toughest series.
A dedicated JakaCoaching student, Phillips has often attributed his progress to structured study, disciplined hand review, and a focus on mental game preparation. Those strengths were on full display once again in Orange City, where he navigated a field packed with experienced regulars to earn the chip lead going into the final deal and lock up the title.
Event Name: | Saturday Super 40's | Total Entries: | 194 | ||
Date: | December 6, 2025 | Prize Pool: | $48,000 | ||
Place | Last Name | First Name | City | State | Amount Won |
1st | Phillips | Stuart | Lakeland | FL | $10,000.00 |
2nd | Lee | Nathan | Orlando | FL | $6,500.00 |
3rd | Jabbour | Chris | Mount Dora | FL | $6,270.00 |
4th | Aranda | Carlos | Kissimmee | FL | $6,270.00 |
5th | Hughes | David | De Leon Springs | FL | $3,600.00 |
6th | Wiser | Mark | Land O Lakes | FL | $2,880.00 |
7th | Landers | Michael | Winter Springs | FL | $2,040.00 |
8th | Carter | Marcus | Orange City | FL | $1,560.00 |
9th | McClain | Kye | Lansing | MI | $1,080.00 |
10th | Swayze | Cara | Port Orange | FL | $1,080.00 |
11th | Chehata | Ashraf | St Augustine | FL | $840.00 |
12th | Irfan | Khairi | Orlando | FL | $840.00 |
13th | Jimenez | Marcel | Ormond Beach | FL | $720.00 |
14th | Sukyung | Kim | Mclean | VA | $720.00 |
15th | Tran | Hoang | Davenport | FL | $600.00 |
16th | Speer | Stephen | Altamonte Springs | FL | $600.00 |
17th | Dowling | Lawrence | Orlando | FL | $600.00 |
18th | Watson | Clyde | Orlando | FL | $600.00 |
19th | Levy | Gil | Sanford | FL | $600.00 |
20th | Nichols | Scott | Winter Garden | FL | $600.00 |
