What an exhilarating finish to the second full month of the Free Poker Network's Summer Season, highlighted by the highly anticipated "double points" night! Here’s a summary of the evening: Maverick Poker League - August 2024 Double Points Night Recap

Nineteen Mavericks turned out to capitalize on the extra points up for grabs, including the return of Jerry Houghtaling and the debut of new player Paul McGuckin. The competition was fierce from the very start, setting the stage for a night of intense poker action.

Game One: Last week's champ, Candace Sutter, and Mike Soper started strong, each winning their tables and securing valuable points.

Game Two: Mike Soper continued his winning streak, taking down his second table of the night and putting himself in a prime position for a trifecta. Meanwhile, newcomer Paul McGuckin made a strong impression with a big win at his table.

Heading into Game Three: With two wins under his belt, Mike Soper appeared poised to dominate the night, holding a three-point lead over his closest competitors—Steve Herston, Candace Sutter, and Amber Soper. However, the final game took an unexpected turn. Candace was the first to stumble, ensuring a new nightly champion. Shortly after, Mike Soper was also eliminated, leaving the door wide open for the others.

Game Three Winners: Amber Soper and Steve Herston both seized the opportunity, winning their respective tables and keeping the tension high as the final points were tallied.

Final Standings:

• 3rd Place: Amber Soper, with a strong finish to secure a spot on the podium.
• Tiebreaker for 1st Place: Mike Soper and Steve Herston were tied at the top, leading to a tiebreaker decision. Thanks to his first-place finish in game one, Mike Soper was crowned the overall nightly winner.
• New League Leader: Despite Mike Soper’s victory, Steve Herston's consistent performance throughout the night propelled him to the top of the league standings, putting him in the lead as the league enters its final month.

Monthly Qualifiers: Congratulations to Steve Herston, Lewis Iler, Scott Sutter, and Mike Soper for finishing in the top four for the month of August, earning them seats at the Free Poker Network's Monthly Qualifier in September.

As the final stretch of the Dash-for-Cash Promo begins, the race for the league championship is tighter than ever, with the title still very much up for grabs. Best of luck to all the players—see you on the felts!

It sounds like an incredibly competitive and thrilling night, with plenty of twists and turns. Congratulations to all the top finishers and good luck to everyone as the season heats up!