Model Suede Brooks Stuns Baseball Legend Jose Canseco to Win Celebrity Poker Tour Game Night VI

It was a bustling, star-packed Friday night at the PokerGO Studio as the Celebrity Poker Tour Game Night VI pulled in a seriously glitzy crowd. And walking away with all the glory, stealing the spotlight with undeniable poise and some fearless play, was model and influencer Suede Brooks (cover image). The 24-year-old model and social media powerhouse outplayed a field crammed with celebrities, eventually going head-to-head with former MLB star slugger Jose Canseco before taking down the title and the $10,000 winner’s purse.

Suede Brooks is your GAME NIGHT VI @celebritypokertour CHAMPION🏆#celebritypoker #poker pic.twitter.com/AvJZ5xd7RW

— Celebrity Poker Tour (@celebpokertour) May 3, 2025

Brooks, who commands quite an audience online with an awesome 1.70 Million followers on Instagram and another 1.20 Million on TikTok, wasn’t just there to make up the numbers; she brought some serious poker chops to this pre-weekend showdown. Her aggressive style kept her opponents constantly guessing, and a major highlight was a crucial hand late in the heads-up battle. She pulled off a now-famous bluff, pushing Canseco off what turned out to be a better full house on a wild double-paired board. That move had the commentators buzzing and left the crowd utterly stunned.

The final hand played out in what’s becoming classic CPT style. On a board showing , Canseco made his move, going all-in with . Brooks thought it over and made the call with her . A harmless peeled off on the river, and just like that, the victory was hers!

Suede Brooks’ win is quite something. She now becomes the seventh woman to take down a CPT title in the 11 times this event has run. She joins an esteemed group of female CTP champions, including the likes of Maria Ho (who has won twice), Princess Love, and Lena Ayad. This definitely adds to the growing presence and impressive skill of women in the game.

Overflowing with excitement, Brooks didn’t wait long to share the news on Instagram: “Won my first poker game and somehow beat the greatest @josecanseco truly such an honor playing head up with him!! Thank you @blakewynn for the opportunity!”

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The competition on the night was stiff, with stars from various walks of fame lighting up the tables. Brooks had five other high-profile women keeping her company in the event, including UFC fighter Mackenzie Dern, the chess prodigy and poker star Alex Botez, influencer Hailey Welch (who you might know as the viral ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’), and Josie Canseco, who happens to be the daughter of her final opponent. Welch’s appearance created quite a stir; it was her first public outing in months, which only turned up the volume on the night’s media buzz.

The rest of the celebrity lineup was just as packed, featuring future NFL Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson, YouTuber CJ So Cool, TikTok sensation Zach Justice, and podcaster Trent Attyah.

And while Friday’s hard-fought runner-up finish might have left a little sting for Canseco, it surely doesn’t compare to his infamous 2014 poker escapade—when, as the story goes, a part of his finger reportedly detached mid-tournament, creating one of the most bizarre and widely circulated poker stories ever.

Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) with a terrific night on the felt, coming in 2nd place! #celebritypoker #poker pic.twitter.com/9KOOgC4vm7

— Celebrity Poker Tour (@celebpokertour) May 3, 2025

As for Suede Brooks, this exciting win is just a chapter, not the end of the story. She’s already confirmed to return to the PokerGO Studio on May 10 to defend her new title in the next CPT live-stream.

Want to relive all the excitement and drama? You can check out all the highlights from what was the biggest CPT event of the year in the replay below.

Final Table Results

1. Suede Brooks – $10,000
2. Jose Canseco
3. CJ So Cool
4. Mackenzie Dern
5. Hailey Welch
6. Josie Canseco
7. Trent Attyah
8. Zach Justice
9. Adrian Peterson
10. Alex Botez

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