Moneymaker Tour Montreal 2025: Historic Poker Triumph at Playground

It drew 5,670 entries, including 1,433 unique players, and awarded over CAD$2.45 million across 23 trophy events. Held south of Montreal, the series captivated players with its accessible buy-ins yet high-stakes excitement that was fueled by large-scale participation.

The CAD$1,150 Main Event, with a CAD$500,000 guarantee, drew 826 total entries, generating a CAD$826,000 prize pool. Feizal Satchu emerged as the champion, winning CAD$150,000 and the coveted Moneymaker Trophy after a remarkable comeback from just two big blinds with a few tables left. 

Satchu is of the Toronto area, according to his profile at The Hendon Mob. He was the No. 327-ranked player on Canada's all-time money list. With his win in the Kahnawake Main Event, he will skyrocket over scores of other players as a $150,000 prize is a huge amount for outer players on these kinds of lists.

Looking ahead, the Moneymaker Tour is set to maintain its momentum with confirmed stops at 

MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada (July 8th-14th, 2025), featuring a $1,500 Main Event with a $1 million guarantee, and a return to Aruba for the Caribbean Poker Series (September 18th-28th, 2025), with a $1,500 Main Event boasting a $500,000 guarantee. Discussions for a European stop in late 2025 or spring 2026 are underway, signaling the tour’s global ambitions.

Discussions for a European stop in the future are underway, signaling the tour’s global ambitions, but what's next for The Moneymaker Tour in Canada? If they are changing locations (ie. not duplicating a stop in Montreal) in order to promote in all regions, then you would think that Toronto or Vancouver would be next up for a Canadian stop, as those are the two largest metro areas in the country. However, news on Canada's next stop for the tour is pending.