Corel Theuma Joins the Ranks of WSOP Champions
American Corel Theuma emerged victorious in Event #1: €1,100 Mystery Bounty Opener, claiming his first career bracelet. Out of a field of 2,195 entries, Theuma not only seized the bracelet but also pocketed €150,000. The total prizepool reached €2,195,000, with half distributed as random Mystery Bounty prizes.
The final day began with star Benny Glaser as the chipleader, aiming for his ninth career bracelet. However, his journey ended in fifth place when his A s 7 s was outmatched by Janis Kulikauskis's J c T s.
In the decisive heads-up, Theuma faced Maksim Paniak. The turning point came on a board 7 s 8 d 5 c 5 h 6 s, where Theuma completed a straight with K c 9 h, defeating Paniak's A d 8 c.
Final Table Results for Event #1: €1,100 Mystery Bounty
|
Place |
Player |
Country |
Prize |
|
1. |
Corel Theuma |
USA |
€150,000 |
|
2. |
Maksim Paniak |
Russia |
€95,000 |
|
3. |
Janis Kulikauskis |
Latvia |
€68,000 |
|
4. |
Mihai-Cristian Tabac |
Romania |
€47,100 |
|
5. |
Benny Glaser |
United Kingdom |
€35,100 |
|
6. |
Julien Stropoli |
France |
€25,100 |
|
7. |
Cesar Veroez |
Venezuela |
€19,000 |
|
8. |
Gabriel Chiva |
Romania |
€14,000 |
|
9. |
Chenxiang Miao |
China |
€11,200 |
Shaun Deeb Once Again Close to the Title
Event #3: €565 COLOSSUS drew massive attention, amassing 2,662 entries and creating a prizepool of €1,331,000. With only six players remaining after Day 2, they are set for a final showdown today to win the bracelet and the €165,000 prize.
Shaun Deeb stole the spotlight again. The American pro enters the final table in second place with a stack of 29,500,000 chips, showcasing excellent form early in the festival. Recently finishing second in Mixed Omaha (Event #2), Deeb is poised to potentially claim his ninth gold bracelet.
♦️ Six players will return for the final day of the €565 COLOSSUS!
— WSOP - World Series of Poker (@WSOP) April 3, 2026
🏃 @shaundeeb currently sits in second place, searching for his ninth WSOP bracelet, and a POY title defense!
💰 The winner will be taking home €165,000!! pic.twitter.com/u3tYM2g0gN
Current Final Six Rankings:
|
Rank |
Player |
Country |
Stack |
|
1. |
Gilles Silbernagel |
France |
36,600,000 |
|
2. |
Shaun Deeb |
USA |
29,500,000 |
|
3. |
Przemyslaw Cebrat |
Poland |
26,800,000 |
|
4. |
Jakub Michalak |
Poland |
17,800,000 |
|
5. |
Hrvoje Mitrovic |
Croatia |
13,100,000 |
|
6. |
Davis Mihelsons |
Latvia |
9,300,000 |
Main Event: Record Participation on the Horizon
The highlight of the program is undoubtedly Event #5: €5,300 WSOPE Main Event, attracting players with a guaranteed prizepool of €10,000,000. The opening flight 1A saw a tremendous turnout with 803 entries. Given that the historical record from 2023 stands at 817 entries, it's certain that this year we're witnessing history in the making.
The ceremonial start and traditional “Shuffle up and deal” was handled by Annette Obrestad, the youngest bracelet winner ever and champion of the first WSOPE Main Event in 2007. Returning to the tables after a long break, Obrestad successfully advanced to the next day.
😁 Annette Obrestad gives the “Shuffle up and deal” for the WSOPE Main Event
— WSOP - World Series of Poker (@WSOP) April 3, 2026
🏆 Youngest WSOP bracelet winner ever
🏆 2007 WSOPE Main Event Champion
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EPT champion Aliaksei Boika became the chipleader of the first flight, one of only two players surpassing the 400,000 chip mark.
The day didn't pass without drama, courtesy of local player Martin Kabrhel. Several players, including David "ODB" Baker, complained about his behavior. Kabrhel, who received an official warning from floor managers for his loud demeanor, fired several bullets during the day but failed to advance.
Source: WSOP, PokerNews, X
