Las Vegas: Allen Kessler wins the HORSE Championship at the CMSOP

At the Chainsaw Mixed Series of Poker Summer Series 2026 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Allen Kessler won the HORSE Championship.The namesake of the CMSOP barely missed the title twice at the Summer Series. In the $1 Limit Omaha 8, Allen “Chainsaw” Kessler ($1,212) was only defeated by the Frenchman Nicolas Milgrom ($1,318). In the $1 8-Game Mix, the American lost after a deal against David Levi ($1,530), earning him an additional $1,000.At the $1,100 HORSE Championship, David Bach and Eric Baldwin were among those at the Final Table. In the end, Allen Kessler triumphed over AJ Kelsall. This was Kessler’s first Chainsaw trophy.

Congratulations to @AllenKessler on capturing the CMSOP Event #10 HORSE Championship title! Andrew Kelsall with a 2nd-place finish, reclaiming the lead in the CPOS race. Tight battle heading into the final stretch with David Levi, David Bach, and Nicolas Milgram all close behind pic.twitter.com/0rjfEYWQNj

— Caesars Palace Poker Room (@CaesarsPokerLV) May 18, 2026

Chainsaw Mixed Series of Poker – CMSOP Summer Series 2026

Date: May 9 to May 19 Location: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas Events: 12 Buy-Ins: $1 & $1,100