Guelph’s Brett Goodall Captures Victory at Casino Niagara Winter Main Event

25 Feb 2026

Samantha Doyle 25 Feb 2026

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Brett Goodall from Ontario wins Casino Niagara $1,200 Winter Main Event.
Gathered 678 entries, highlighting Ontario's vibrant poker scene.
Goodall's victory marks a significant milestone with a $127,264 prize.

While the global poker elite are focused on high-stakes action in Paris, the Canadian regional circuit reached a fever pitch this week in Niagara Falls. On February 23, 2026, Brett Goodall of Guelph, Ontario, solidified his reputation as a rising talent by winning the Casino Niagara $1,200 Winter Main Event.

The tournament proved to be a major draw for the Ontario live poker scene, attracting an impressive field of 678 entries and creating a total prize pool of $690,543. For Goodall, the victory and the $127,264 first-place prize mark a significant career milestone, surpassing his previous live results and drawing attention from the national poker community.

A Regional Battle: Ontario vs. Quebec

The final table showcased a competitive cross-provincial rivalry between Ontario and Quebec talent. Goodall eventually faced Anderson Frank-Graham of LaSalle, Quebec, in a heads-up battle. Despite a strong performance by Frank-Graham, who earned $89,225 as the runner-up, Goodall secured the win and the trophy in front of a significant local rail.

The final nine participants highlighted the depth of talent currently active in the Ontario and Quebec poker corridors, with players from Mississauga, Laval, Markham, and Hamilton all securing deep runs.

Industry reports have noted that Goodall's $127,264 score stands as one of the most prominent Canadian mid-stakes results of the early 2026 season.

The Resilience of the Canadian Live Circuit

The high turnout at Casino Niagara serves as a strong indicator that the demand for live poker in Ontario remains robust. For many Canadian players, these regional casino-hosted festivals have become essential components of a sustainable tournament schedule.

By eliminating the significant travel expenses associated with trips to Las Vegas or Europe, events like the Winter Main Event offer substantial ROI potential and the opportunity for "life-changing" payouts within the domestic circuit.

Casino Niagara Winter Main Event: Final Table Results

The following table provides the official breakdown of the final table finishers, their hometowns, and their CAD payouts:

Rank	Player	Hometown	Payout (CAD)
1	Brett Goodall	Guelph, ON	$127,264
2	Anderson Frank-Graham	LaSalle, QC	$89,225
3	Marcus Tan	Markham, ON	$57,412
4	Luc Villeneuve	Laval, QC	$42,510
5	Sarah Jenkins	Hamilton, ON	$31,880
6	Ryan D’Souza	Mississauga, ON	$25,550
7	Kevin Wu	Toronto, ON	$21,110
8	Jean-Philippe Piquette	Montreal, QC	$16,840
9	Tyler Morris	Niagara Falls, ON	$12,715