WSOP Day 18: Dzivielevski Triumphs in the $100K High Roller, Schulman Claims Eighth Bracelet

Brazilian Tears of Joy and Dzivielevski's Triumph

The series' most expensive tournament, the $100K High Roller, found its champion in Brazilian sensation Yuri Dzivielevski. Battling against 115 entries filled with the world’s elite, he secured his sixth gold bracelet and a staggering prize of $2,841,432, setting a new career record.

Dzivielevski entered the tournament at the last possible moment during Day 2's late registration and couldn't hide his overwhelming emotions post-victory, shedding tears in front of the cameras. He dedicated the win to his family and admitted he’d have to leave early due to his wife's pregnancy, missing this year's Main Event.

In a roller-coaster heads-up against Mulder, Dzivielevski overcame a 4:1 deficit with a phenomenal comeback. In the tournament's decisive hand, the Brazilian's 9 d 9 c defeated Mulder’s A s 9 s, clinching the title.

The final table was full of drama, especially with Martin Kabrhel's participation. After a spat with Sam Soverel at the end of Day 2, Kabrhel clashed with Alex Foxen, who sat to his left. The tension finally eased when Kabrhel was eliminated in 9th place after a tough hand with J s J h against Teun Mulder's K d K c.

Final Table Results for Event #36: $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em

Nick Schulman Wins Eighth Bracelet

Legendary Nick Schulman showcased his superior skills in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event. Out of a field of 780 players, he claimed victory for his eighth gold bracelet, earning $183,366 and joining the elite circle of players who have won bracelets in four consecutive WSOP years.

Schulman tied with names like Benny Glaser, Michael Mizrachi, and Shaun Deeb in the all-time standings, with only six players ahead of him in WSOP history.

Hall of Famer Schulman joked after the tournament that his win at least confirms the decision of those who voted for his induction last year.

Final Table Results for Event #37: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.

Glaser Leads Star-Studded Final, Ivey Breaks Through

Event #38: $10K Limit Hold'em attracted poker's elite to Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. With 121 players, the prize pool reached $1,125,300. After two days, just seven finalists remain in contention for the gold bracelet and a $285,200 prize.

Fans focused on icons Daniel Negreanu and Phil Ivey, who shared a deep run in the tournament, stirring nostalgia on social media.

Negreanu missed the final table, falling to his long-time rival Phil Ivey. In an all-in, Negreanu’s A s 3 s couldn't outlast Ivey’s K d Q c as a queen landed on the flop, relegating him to a 13th-place finish ($21,000).

For Phil Ivey, this tournament was significant. After firing numerous bullets without success in the Series, he finally broke through with a cash this year. Although aiming for his 12th bracelet, his journey ended just shy of the official final table, finishing 9th ($30,292).

Entering the final as chipleader, British phenom Benny Glaser hunts for his ninth bracelet. Standing in his way are contenders like Gus Hansen, Jeremy Ausmus, and Jesse Lonis.

Final Table Standings After Day 2 – Event #38: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship

Nathan Gamble: King of Split Omaha

The PLO Hi-Lo Championship reached a historic milestone. American Nathan Gamble conquered a field of 390 entries, becoming the first player in WSOP history to win three bracelets in the same discipline — PLO8. This unique achievement brought him a prize of $767,395. Gamble credited his countless hours of online tournaments in this discipline as the key to success.

His path to victory included a tough heads-up against Justin Liberto, who aimed for his second bracelet this summer and entered the final phase with a massive chiplead.

Gamble delivered a patient performance, and in the final hand, hit top two pairs on the flop, which held up against aces and a nut flush draw until the river. After winning, Gamble joked he would likely invest his winnings into expanding his New York farm with more livestock.

Final Table Results for Event #33: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship

Brutal Day for Jean-Robert Bellande

The final table of Event #32: $3K NLH will go down in WSOP 2026 history as one of the most incredible and emotionally charged battles. Despite most eyes being on chipleader Jean-Robert Bellande, the star of the evening turned out to be someone entirely different.

Omar Zazay, a former poker pro who swapped cards for a construction business a decade ago, claimed the bracelet and $538,158 after a thrilling ride.

The final day was a nightmare for favorites and a fairytale for the short stacks. Zazay, who at one point dropped to his last 10 blinds, described the action as a statistical anomaly: “If you watched a thousand final tables, you wouldn’t see anything like it. There were about ten all-ins for survival where the weaker hand faced the stronger one, and each time the weaker hand won,” he noted after the tournament.

The unluckiest by far was Jean-Robert Bellande. First, Christos Argyriadis doubled through him with a full house against Bellande’s 7 d 7 c. Then, a shock came when his A s A d lost to Zazay’s J c J d. Capturing Bellande’s frustration, cameras rolled as he eventually lost the final heads-up, finishing in second place with a massive stroke of bad luck.

Final Table Results for Event #32: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em

Jason Zipfel Chasing Career Highlight

The $1,500 PLO Tournament has narrowed down to the last 15 players after the second day, with an initial 2,581 entries vying for a spot in the final day. Leading the pack is American Jason Zipfel, aiming for his first gold bracelet and the biggest win of his career.

However, he faces tough opponents. Current runner-up Will Givens, a 2014 bracelet winner, and fellow WSOP champion Maxx Coleman round out the top three.

Bracelet holders Hokyiu Lee (5th place) and Ray Dehkharghani (14th) also remain in the competition for the title and the top prize of $441,560.

Top 10 Stacks After Day 2 – Event #35: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha

French Legend Bruno Fitoussi Sets the Pace in Seniors High Roller

Event #39: $5K Seniors High Roller NLH kicked off with 791 entries, creating a highly competitive field. After ten levels of play, 291 survivors remain, led by French poker icon Bruno Fitoussi.

The tournament demonstrates the strong interest from seasoned players for high buy-in formats. Full participation will be confirmed at the start of Day 2 as late registration continues during the first two levels.

Advancing to the second day are legends such as Eli Elezra, Damian Salas, John Juanda, and Billy Baxter.

Dennis Weiss Riding High after Bracelet Win

Just days after his Limit Hold’em triumph, Germany's Dennis Weiss confirms his excellent form in the technically demanding Event #40: $1,500 Razz. Among 519 entries, Weiss built a commanding lead after the first day among 104 advancing players.

Breathing down his neck are legend Brian Rast (4th place) and recent bracelet winner Stephen Hubbard (6th). The winner will receive $135,564.

Massive Fields in COLOSSUS Continue

The gigantic COLOSSUS event progresses through its opening flights, with two key phases on the schedule for Day 18.

The third starting flight (1c) was the largest yet, attracting an astounding 4,428 entries. A total of 828 players advanced, led by American Sung Kim. WPT World Championship winner Dan Sepiol secured a strong position, currently in second place.

Additionally, Day 2b took place, reducing the field to the last 65 players. French player Edouard Debrousse emerged as the absolute frontrunner, the only one surpassing 10 million chips. Still in the race for the bracelet are champion Stephen Song and Event #128 winner Brent Gregory.

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