Calvin Anderson Claims Eighth WSOP Bracelet, Tops 363-Entry Lucky 7’s Field
Anderson won $48,914 online using a second bullet while Nick Palma multi-tabled to a $15K PLO final.
Key Takeaways
- Calvin Anderson won the $777 NLH Lucky 7's on WSOP.com this week, earning $48,914 and his eighth WSOP bracelet.
- Anderson used a second bullet to navigate a 363-entry field in the online Lucky 7's event.
- Nick Palma finished seventh in Lucky 7's for $6,987 while concurrently reaching the $15,000 PGT PLO final table at the PokerGO Studio.
- Anderson's bracelet tally now equals Daniel Negreanu and Nick Schulman at eight, behind leaders including Phil Hellmuth and Phil Ivey.
- The Fall WSOP Online Poker Festival runs until November 10 with 33 bracelets for players in Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Calvin Anderson won his eighth World Series of Poker bracelet this week, topping a 363-entry field in the $777 NLH Lucky 7's event on WSOP.com for $48,914 after firing a second bullet under the screen name 'SethRogan'. The U.S. pro reached the milestone during a busy stretch in 2026 that already included two $10K championship victories in live mixed-game events.
Anderson's eighth bracelet and the Lucky 7's win
Anderson added the $777 NLH Lucky 7's bracelet to a career that has produced seven prior WSOP titles. He outlasted 363 entrants while playing on WSOP.com and collected $48,914 for the victory. He used a second bullet in the event, registering more than once to improve his chance of advancing through the large online field.
The win places Anderson alongside Daniel Negreanu and Nick Schulman on eight bracelets each. Only nine players sit above that group on the all-time list: Phil Hellmuth leads with 17 bracelets, Phil Ivey has 11, Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan and Erik Seidel each have 10, and Shaun Deeb, Michael Mizrachi, Benny Glaser and Johnny Moss are on nine.
Anderson's bracelet history
Anderson's WSOP titles now span more than a decade and multiple formats. His recorded bracelet wins and prizes are:
2014 WSOP: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo – $190,538
2018 WSOP: $10,000 Razz Championship – $309,220
2023 WSOP Online: $1,000 PLO 6-Max – $49,782
2023 WSOP Online: $5,300 No-Limit Hold'em Super High Roller 6-Max – $141,400
2024 WSOP: $10,000 Eight Game Mix Championship – $413,446
2026 WSOP: $10,000 Limit Razz Championship – $357,026
2026 WSOP: $10,000 Limit H.O.R.S.E. Championship – $413,580
2026 WSOP Online: $777 NLH Lucky 7's – $48,914
Those results underscore a career built largely around mixed games and championships, but the Lucky 7's victory came in no-limit hold'em, the game's most-played variant.
Final table and Nick Palma's deep runs
Nick Palma was among the final-table contenders in the Lucky 7's event, finishing seventh for $6,987 while pressing for his second WSOP bracelet on a single bullet. Palma also made a late run in Event #4: $400 No-Limit Hold'em, where he bust in 12th for $2,816 after his kings lost when an ace paired the flop; the $400 event was won by 'fafo.' for $43,892.
Palma's elimination from the $400 online event coincided with deeper live success. He was multitabling — playing the $15,000 PGT Pot-Limit Omaha event at the PokerGO Studio while grinding WSOP.com. After finishing seventh in the Lucky 7's, Palma returned to the PGT PLO final table in the PokerGO Studio with a paid run at the $292,500 first prize.
At the PGT PLO final table Palma resumed fourth out of seven players and joined a lineup guaranteed at least $39,000. Joni Jouhkimainen led the PGT PLO final-table chip counts with 4.2 million, while Matthew Wantman sat third and Lautaro Guerra sat fifth.
Context: Anderson’s 2026 summer and mixed-game pedigree
Anderson's eighth bracelet capped a strong 2026 for the U.S. pro. Earlier in the summer he won two $10,000 Championship events: the $10,000 Limit Razz Championship for $357,026 and the $10,000 Limit H.O.R.S.E. Championship for $413,580. Those victories are consistent with his reputation as a mixed-game specialist; the Lucky 7's success shows he can still convert in no-limit hold'em fields when the run is right.
Observers note the contrast in buy-ins and structures across Anderson's titles. His calendar now includes both high-stakes championship events and online, lower buy-in formats. The $777 Lucky 7's field was run through the WSOP's online platform, while his 2026 championship wins were live $10,000 events.
What Palma's multi-tabling says about modern pro scheduling
Palma’s schedule across WSOP.com and the PokerGO Studio illustrates how top players split focus across online bracelet events and high-stakes live or studio tournaments. Multi-tabling between a $400 WSOP.com event, a $777 Lucky 7's bracelet flight, and a $15,000 PGT PLO final table in the PokerGO Studio demands tight session management and sharp situational awareness. Palma converted that approach into two deep runs on the same day — a 12th-place finish for $2,816 in the $400 NLH event and a subsequent fourth-seat start at the $15K PLO final table with $39,000 already guaranteed.
The PGT PLO final table featured a first prize of $292,500. Palma returned to that final table later on Friday to play for the top prize, while Anderson’s Lucky 7’s success had already closed out his online run.
Festival coverage and jurisdictional notes
The Fall WSOP Online Poker Festival runs until November 10 and awards 33 bracelets across its schedule to players in Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Lucky 7's title was awarded through WSOP.com’s online offerings, which restrict participation to players located in the festival’s licensed jurisdictions. For broader coverage of festival events and schedules see the events section.
Highlights from the festival and studio finals are also appearing alongside live coverage from the PokerGO Studio; reports and clips from studio-based finals are available in our news coverage.
Implications for rankings and legacy
Anderson’s eighth bracelet tightens the mid-tier cluster of multiple-bracelet winners. He now shares eighth-place bracelet totals with Daniel Negreanu and Nick Schulman. The all-time leader remains Phil Hellmuth at 17 bracelets, followed by Phil Ivey at 11 and a group at 10 that includes Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan and Erik Seidel. Those distinctions remain strictly numerical: bracelet counts do not differentiate by buy-in or format.
For Palma, deep runs in both online and studio events keep him in contention for his next bracelet; he finished seventh in the Lucky 7's for $6,987 and later took a fourth-seat start at a PGT PLO final table with a $292,500 top prize on offer.
What to watch next
The Fall WSOP Online Poker Festival continues through November 10 with 33 bracelets available to players in the specified U.S. states. Watch for additional championship-class results from mixed-game specialists and crossover performers who move between online and studio schedules during the festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Calvin Anderson win for his eighth bracelet?
Calvin Anderson won $48,914 for his victory in the $777 NLH Lucky 7's on WSOP.com. The event attracted 363 entries and Anderson played under the screen name 'SethRogan', using a second bullet en route to the title.
What events did Anderson win earlier in 2026?
Earlier in 2026 Anderson won two $10,000 championship events: the $10,000 Limit Razz Championship for $357,026 and the $10,000 Limit H.O.R.S.E. Championship for $413,580. Those results were recorded as part of his strong summer run.
Where did Nick Palma finish in the Lucky 7's and what else was he playing?
Nick Palma finished seventh in the Lucky 7's for $6,987. At the same time he was multitabling and reached the $15,000 PGT PLO final table at the PokerGO Studio, where he returned fourth of seven with at least $39,000 guaranteed and $292,500 available for first place.
How many bracelets are still available during the Fall WSOP Online Poker Festival?
The Fall WSOP Online Poker Festival awards 33 bracelets across its schedule. The festival runs until November 10 and is open to players located in Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania through WSOP.com's licensed jurisdictions.
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