The Winter Season Races Toward a Thrilling Finale!

By Neal Petermann | Mar 12, 2025 3:19 PM

With the Free Poker Network’s Winter Season barreling toward its conclusion like a runaway freight train, Tuesday night was a golden opportunity for the Mavericks. The season’s points leader was absent, leaving the door wide open for those within striking distance to close the gap and shake up the standings.

Early Statement Wins Set the Pace

The night wasted no time in delivering action, as Lewis Iler—a perennial contender—and Scott Sutter came out swinging, each securing table wins in Game One. But the competition was just getting started. James Ramsey, who has been on a scorching hot streak over the past month, and Maxx Atwell, eager to make his mark, both claimed Game Two victories, ensuring an ultra-tight race heading into the final round.

The Final Showdown: Ramsey Rises Again

As Game Three began, the leaderboard was a logjam at the top. Ramsey, Cliff Jones, and Scott Sutter were all tied for first, with Atwell just one point behind. The tension was palpable—who would seize the moment?

But as the cards fell, so did the challengers. Jones, Atwell, and Sutter stumbled early, clearing the way for Ramsey to dominate his table and secure his second nightly win of the season! With Sutter finishing second and Atwell taking third, the night’s top contenders proved they’re ready to fight until the very end.

The Standings Get Even Tighter

At the end of the night, Michael Soper held onto the top spot, but Jim Elwart closed the gap, setting up a nail-biting finish. Lewis Iler, the red-hot James Ramsey, and Candace Sutter round out the top five, ensuring a battle that could go down to the wire.

With only two weeks remaining and a massive double points night on the horizon, the season championship is anyone’s for the taking. Will Soper hold strong? Will Ramsey continue his surge? Can Elwart, Iler, or Sutter make one final push?

One thing’s for sure—this is shaping up to be a knock-down, drag-out race to the finish, and we can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.

Until then, see you on the felts!

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