Calvin Anderson wins his eighth bracelet at WSOP Online Lucky 7's

Calvin Anderson won his eighth bracelet from the World Series of Poker on October 2, 2026, by defeating the Lucky 7's event at WSOP.com, taking home $48,914. Anderson played under the alias "SethRogan", used his second bullet, and triumphed over a field of 363 entries in the No-Limit Hold'em online format.

Result: Calvin Anderson reaches eight bracelets

Anderson added the eighth bracelet to his collection, joining players with that exact count: Daniel Negreanu and Nick Schulman. The victory in the Lucky 7's Online occurred during the autumn series and is recorded in his history along with seven previous wins from 2014 to 2026.

The first-place prize was $48,914. The tournament recorded 363 entries, and Anderson employed a second attempt (second bullet) to secure his victory at WSOP.com.

Complete record of Calvin Anderson

Anderson’s record of bracelets and prizes, with dates and amounts as they appear in his victory log, is as follows:

• 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

This sequence showcases victories in mixed formats, high stakes, and online tournaments, highlighting his versatility in mixed games and hold'em.

Historical context in bracelet rankings

With eight bracelets, Anderson stands behind the nine players who surpass him and far behind the historical leader. The ranking cited in the record includes Phil Hellmuth with 17 bracelets at the top; Phil Ivey appears with 11; Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, and Erik Seidel are each listed with 10. In the next tier, with 9 bracelets, are Shaun Deeb, Michael Mizrachi, Benny Glaser, and Johnny Moss.

Nick Palma: deep run online and final in $15K PLO live

Nick Palma finished in seventh place at the same final table where Anderson won, earning $6,987. Palma had entered with a single bullet and was seeking his second bracelet. Before that exit, Palma had also made a deep run in Event #4: $400 NLH, where he was eliminated in 12th place for $2,816 after losing a big pot with kings against a rival who hit an ace on the flop; the winner of that $400 was the player identified as 'fafo.' with a prize of $43,892.

While fighting through the online final table, Palma was also multitabling live in the $15,000 PGT Pot-Limit Omaha event held at the PokerGO Studio. He was eliminated from the $400 online while bagging his stack for the live final table. In the $15K PLO tournament, he returned with chips and finished 4th of 7 on Friday, in a position with guaranteed prize money and a chance to aspire for first place of $292,500.

Joni Jouhkimainen led the PLO tournament with a significant advantage, recording a stack of 4.2 million. Matthew Wantman held third position in chips and Lautaro Guerra was fifth. The seven players advancing to that final table were guaranteed a minimum payout of $39,000.

The schedule and online phase of the series

The Fall WSOP Online Poker Festival extends until November 10, 2026, offering 33 bracelets for players accessing from Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The festival and associated tournaments are taking place on WSOP.com and combine live and online events in the season's agenda. For information about the complete event schedule, check the series schedule in the events section.

What it means for the poker year narrative

The 2026 season adds several notable victories for Anderson, including two $10,000 Championship titles in the summer of 2026: the $10,000 Limit Razz Championship and the $10,000 Limit H.O.R.S.E. Championship. This streak explains why his online bracelet adds a chapter to an already productive season.

Nick Palma maintains competitive rhythm with parallel results online and live, achieving payouts and final tables in both formats in the same week. The combination of effort in the physical table and online multitabling highlights how top players manage intense schedules during major series.

Implications for players and operators

These results reinforce the importance of synchronizing online and live schedules, as well as the real possibility of a player competing at physical tables while engaging in online events. For operators and organizers, the dual presence of competitions on platforms like WSOP.com and in spaces like PokerGO Studio poses logistical and broadcasting challenges that are already evident in this series.