WSOP 2026: Juan Rodriguez Claims His First Bracelet in the Seniors High Roller (Event #39)

Event #39: $5K Seniors High Roller showcased the immense popularity of tournaments for players over 50, registering a total of 844 entries. This bolstered the overall prizepool to an impressive $3,882,400, with the top 127 players securing paid positions.

The climactic heads-up against Nariman Yaghmai delivered a heart-stopping finale. In the last hand, Rodriguez held K c 8 c against A d 3 h. The flop 2 c T d 7 d and turn 5 s seemed to favor Yaghmai for a double-up, but amid chants of 'King, king, king!’ the river revealed the K s, triggering celebrations.

Rodriguez, who originally came to the USA from Peru as a promising tennis player, attributes his success to a fusion of competitive spirit from the courts and an aggressive strategy at the table. Throughout the final day, he was driven by thoughts of his three-year-old son Max. “Before, I played more for fun and trophies, but now I play for my beautiful son, to ensure his future is secure,” the emotional champion shared after his victory.

Final Table Results of Event #39: $5,000 Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold'em

Source: WSOP

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