The final week of January delivered everything Phenom players have come to expect: monster heaters, brutal coolers, and the kind of swings that separate the grinders from the gamblers. Let's break down the action from January 25th through January 31st, 2026.
Cash Game Leaderboard: WWSF53 Goes Nuclear
The headline of the week belongs to WWSF53, also known as Stefan Burakov, who put together one of the most dominant cash game performances we've seen this month.
The Numbers
| Stat | WWSF53 |
|---|---|
| Weekly Profit | $23,870.28 |
| Sessions Played | 91 |
| Tables Worked | 45 |
| Win Rate | 42.9% |
| Biggest Single Session | $12,944.10 |
| Biggest Loss | -$4,695.30 |
Burakov's week wasn't just about volume—it was about efficiency. With a 42.9% win rate across 91 sessions, he consistently found himself on the right side of the action. The real fireworks came on January 28th at the Rapture table ($5/$10), where a single session netted him $12,944.10 in profit.
That session alone would put most players' entire month in the green.
The $50K Badge
The sustained excellence paid off with hardware: WWSF53 unlocked the $50K Cash Game Profit badge on January 29th, joining an elite club of players who've crossed that threshold on the platform.
Combined with his Weekly Winner badge awarded February 2nd, Burakov is making a statement that the high-volume, multi-table grind is alive and well.
The Week's Big Cash Game Winners
| Rank | Player | Weekly P&L | Sessions | Biggest Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WWSF53 | +$23,870.28 | 91 | $12,944.10 |
| 2 | elsicario666 | +$23,700.44 | 95 | $8,742.49 |
| 3 | letmeflyforlove | +$18,019.73 | 16 | $27,650.00 |
| 4 | Icymorning | +$12,080.99 | 47 | $15,495.87 |
| 5 | place41 | +$11,629.24 | 6 | $11,482.59 |
The Close Race for #1
elsicario666 came within $170 of taking the weekly crown, grinding 95 sessions to WWSF53's 91. The two battled it out across the mid-stakes tables all week, and in the end, it came down to a single big session.
The $27,650 Monster Session
But the most jaw-dropping single session of the week belongs to letmeflyforlove, who booked a staggering $27,650.00 win in a single sitting. In just 16 total sessions, they banked over $18K for the week—a reminder that sometimes you don't need volume, you just need one great run.
Efficiency Award: place41
place41 turned just 6 sessions into $11,629.24—nearly $2,000 per session. Sometimes the best strategy is knowing when to sit down and when to walk away.
Rising Star: vignahari Earns First Badge
A quieter but meaningful milestone: vignahari crossed the $1K Cash Game Profit threshold on January 29th, earning the first badge on their journey. The grind starts somewhere, and this is how legends begin.
TournyTrack: The Race for #1 Continues
On the tournament side, the battle between JAR444 and WoO continues to captivate the community. Let's check the latest standings:
| Rank | Player | Ability Rating | Tournaments | Net Profit | ROI | Podiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAR444 | 1,860.89 | 525 | $2,635.73 | 18.28% | 140 |
| 2 | WoO | 1,849.57 | 557 | $466.85 | 1.56% | 201 |
| 3 | kingIvey | 1,653.51 | 324 | $9,642.95 | 52.54% | 116 |
| 4 | nft | 1,497.18 | 167 | $7,009.10 | 27.93% | 98 |
| 5 | Sodasoccer | 1,384.19 | 483 | $3,216.14 | 32.94% | 122 |
The gap between #1 and #2 is 11.32 rating points—close enough that a few deep runs could flip the standings. JAR444's consistency (18.28% ROI over 525 events) continues to hold off WoO's high-volume assault (557 tournaments and counting, with an incredible 201 podium finishes).
kingIvey Ships the Diamond 500
On January 30th, the ♦ NLH 6max ♦ Diamond event fired with a $500 buy-in and a $10,000 guarantee. When the dust settled, it was kingIvey standing alone with the trophy.
Final Table Results
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | kingIvey | $4,000 |
| 2nd | nft | $2,500 |
$3,500 profit on a single tournament. That's the kind of score that moves the needle on your annual results.
kingIvey's week also included:
- 2nd place in the ♦ PLO5 6max ♦ for $750 (+$600 profit)
- 2nd place in the Triple PLO Diamond for $807.97 (+$607.97 profit)
- 4th place in the Big O Diamond for $320 (+$220 profit)
When you're running hot, you stack the results. kingIvey stacked them.
Player Spotlight: king153246 - The Mixed Game Assassin
If you're not paying attention to king153246, you should be. This player is quietly putting together one of the most impressive runs on the platform.
| Stat | king153246 |
|---|---|
| Rank | #18 |
| Tournaments | 107 |
| Net Profit | $5,265.45 |
| ROI | 52.71% |
| ITM Rate | 35.92% |
| 1st Place Finishes | 28 |
Read that ITM rate again: 35.92%. In a field where 20% is considered solid, king153246 is cashing more than a third of their entries. And they're not just min-cashing—28 first-place finishes in 107 tournaments.
The Week That Was
king153246's recent results tell the story of a player who knows their games:
| Date | Tournament | Finish | Prize | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | ♦ 8-Game Mix ♦ | 1st | $1,200 | +$900 |
| Feb 1 | Triple Draw Mix | 2nd | $300 | +$200 |
| Feb 1 | T.O.E Mix | 2nd | $209.25 | +$159.25 |
| Jan 31 | ♦ 8-Game Mix ♦ | 3rd | $358.62 | +$258.62 |
| Jan 31 | ♦ Super Circus Mix ♦ | 2nd | $900 | +$750 |
| Jan 30 | 8-Game Mix | 2nd | $140 | +$90 |
| Jan 30 | Triple Draw Mix | 3rd | $200 | +$100 |
Seven straight podium finishes in mixed games. This isn't luck—this is mastery of formats that most players won't touch.
Sodasoccer Ships the Big O Diamond
The grinder's grinder, Sodasoccer, added another trophy to the collection with a first-place finish in the ♦ Big O ♦ Diamond on January 30th.
| Stat | Sodasoccer |
|---|---|
| Prize | $800 |
| Profit | +$700 |
| Career Tournaments | 483 |
| Career Podiums | 122 (49-39-34) |
| Career Profit | $3,216.14 |
With 483 tournaments under their belt and 122 podium finishes, Sodasoccer embodies the volume approach. One win at a time, the profit accumulates.
The Freeroll King: jaykrz's Micro Stakes Mastery
Here's a stat that might break your brain: jaykrz has a 102.84% ROI across 247 tournaments.
How? By dominating the freeroll and micro-stakes circuit.
| Stat | jaykrz |
|---|---|
| Rank | #9 |
| ROI | 102.84% |
| Average Buy-in | $6.78 |
| Net Profit | $2,174.13 |
| Podiums | 53 (15-19-19) |
This week, jaykrz shipped the Big O Gold Tier+ Freeroll on January 26th for $330—a perfect example of turning nothing into something. They also grabbed 2nd in the NLH Silver+ Freeroll for $35 and 3rd in another for $17.25.
It's not glamorous, but it's profitable. And at a 102% ROI, you can't argue with results.
The Bridesmaid: TheDosser's Quest for Gold
Sometimes the data tells a story of near-misses. TheDosser has one of the most fascinating stat lines on the platform:
| Stat | TheDosser |
|---|---|
| 1st Places | 31 |
| 2nd Places | 41 |
| 3rd Places | 21 |
| Net Profit | $302.17 |
41 second-place finishes. That's 10 more runner-ups than wins. With 93 total podiums, TheDosser is clearly getting to the final table—the challenge is closing it out.
At a 2.16% ROI, every first place they convert into would swing the numbers dramatically. The talent is there. The final table presence is undeniable. Now it's about finding that extra gear when heads-up.
More Tournament Highlights
WoO Keeps Climbing
WoO continued their push toward the #1 spot with multiple strong finishes:
- 1st place in ♦ NLH 50 ♦ on Jan 31st for $525 (+$425)
- 2nd place in ♦ PLO5 6max ♦ on Feb 1st for $1,090 (+$890)
- 3rd place in ♦ PLO Mix ♦ for $537.94 (+$388)
Every podium finish chips away at JAR444's lead. The race for #1 is far from over.
havuuuuc Stays Active
The legend havuuuuc (Jon Turner) continues to put in volume:
- 1st place in Triple Draw Mix on Feb 1st for $500 (+$400)
- 2nd place in ♦ 8-Game Mix ♦ on Jan 31st for $532.50 (+$332.50)
With $9,544.32 in career tournament profit and a 56.55% ROI, havuuuuc remains one of the most efficient players on the platform.
IQ200Player Ships the NLH 250 Diamond
IQ200Player delivered the biggest tournament win of the week with a commanding first-place finish in the ♦ NLH 250 ♦ Diamond event on February 1st:
| Stat | IQ200Player |
|---|---|
| Prize | $3,500 |
| Profit | +$3,000 |
| Career ROI | 47.0% |
| Career ITM | 27.3% |
With a 47% ROI across their tournament career, IQ200Player continues to prove they belong in the high-stakes mix. This $3,000 profit score is exactly the kind of result that separates consistent winners from the field.
driftwood: The Hot Hand in PLO5
Speaking of running hot, driftwood is putting together one of the most efficient starts we've seen on the platform. They shipped the ♦ PLO5 6max ♦ Diamond event on February 1st for $1,650 (+$1,350 profit).
The numbers are eye-popping:
| Stat | driftwood |
|---|---|
| Tournaments Played | 9 |
| Career ROI | 116.1% |
| Net Profit | $1,093.50 |
| ITM Rate | 33.3% |
Nine tournaments. 116% ROI. It's a small sample, but driftwood is making every entry count. The PLO5 specialty is clearly paying dividends.
nft: The Ultimate Bridesmaid
If there's a "so close yet so far" award this week, nft wins it in a landslide. FOUR second-place finishes in Diamond events:
| Tournament | Buy-in | Prize | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ♦ NLH 6max ♦ | $500 | $2,500 | +$2,000 |
| ♦ NLH 250 ♦ | $250 | $2,250 | +$1,750 |
| ♦ NLH 6max ♦ | $100 | $500 | +$400 |
| ♦ NLH 50 ♦ | $50 | $337.50 | +$187.50 |
That's $5,587.50 in prize money from runner-up finishes alone. Add in a 3rd place (♦ PLO5 6max ♦ for $570) and a 4th place (♦ PLO5 6max ♦ for $550), and nft's week totals nearly $7,000 in profit.
Four Diamond finals. Four heads-up battles. Four second places. The breakthrough is coming—it's just a matter of time.
Badges Awarded This Week
| Badge | Player | Date | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50K Cash Game | WWSF53 | Jan 29 | Crossed $50K career cash profit |
| Weekly Winner #1 | WWSF53 | Feb 2 | Topped the weekly cash leaderboard |
| $1K Cash Game | vignahari | Jan 29 | Crossed $1K career cash profit |
Weekly Stats Snapshot
Cash Games (Jan 26 - Feb 1)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Players | 759 |
| Total Sessions | 10,250 |
| Total Volume | $7,990,170.62 |
| Biggest Winner | WWSF53 (+$23,870.28) |
Tournaments
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Tournaments (All-Time) | 3,214 |
| Total Players Tracked | 5,067 |
| Active Players | 592 |
Looking Ahead
February kicks off with the leaderboard race tighter than ever. JAR444 and WoO are separated by a handful of rating points. king153246 is climbing the ranks with a mixed-game specialty. And the cash game tables continue to see six-figure volume every week.
Questions to watch:
- Can WoO close the gap and claim the #1 spot on TournyTrack?
- Will WWSF53's heater continue, or does variance have other plans?
- Is king153246 the next player to crack the top 10?
- Who ships the next big Diamond event?
The grind never stops. See you at the tables.
Follow the action live on the Cash Game Leaderboard and TournyTrack.
Search for players: WWSF53 | kingIvey | king153246 | JAR444
Stats current as of February 1, 2026 | Source: TournyTrack & CashTrack Database