Mike Leah secures his third WSOP bracelet and nearly captures the fourth on the same day

Mike Leah, Canadian professional poker player with two decades of experience and nearly $10 million in accumulated winnings, achieved his third World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet on Monday and almost secured a fourth on the same day. Leah was crowned champion of the $600 Ultra Stack event at GGPoker Ontario, adding $47,000 USD to his bankroll and updating his public biography, where he had anticipated his desire to increase his titles.

Mike Leah secures his third WSOP bracelet at GGPoker Ontario

On Monday, both Day 2s of the $600 Ultra Stack and the $400 PLOSSUS kicked off at 18:00 hours. Leah was already at the final table of the former while being one of the 61 survivors in the latter tournament. In just two hours, he took down the Ultra Stack, winning his third WSOP bracelet.

Following his victory, Leah proceeded to the final table of the $400 PLOSSUS with a solid stack: he was fourth among seven finalists, with 63 big blinds, while 'Alex Di felice' led with 94 blinds. The key moment came with five players remaining when Leah faced the leader in a pot of 29 million chips—close to 70% of the total in play—going all-in on the turn with 60% equity. He couldn’t avoid the card he needed to escape on the river, falling out of contention for the trophy. "One card away from having all the chips," Leah shared on X. Nevertheless, he secured $16,000 USD in prizes and bounties.

"One card away from having all the chips," posted Mike Leah on X after losing the massive pot in the $400 PLOSSUS.

Mike Leah's WSOP journey and future objectives

Leah won his first WSOP bracelet in 2014 during the WSOP APAC festival. The second came in the 2026 season when he took down the €2,750 Rounder Cup event at the WSOPE. Earlier this week, his biography on X stated: "Dad x 2, WSOP bracelets x 2 – I really want to increase one of those numbers." With his recent win at GGPoker Ontario, the number rose to three bracelets, immediately reflected in his social media profiles. Leah documented both events in real-time for his followers, showcasing his transparency towards the community.

Upcoming highlighted events at WSOP Online Ontario

The schedule for the World Series of Poker Online Ontario still reserves two more opportunities for bracelet seekers. First, the $525 Closer Bounty will take place on October 4. Additionally, the Main Event, with a guaranteed prize pool of $1 million, resumes action on Day 2 on October 5. Both dates mark the competitive closure of a festival that has already awarded several significant prizes in the region.

The role of regulated platforms and the future of online poker in Ontario

Events like WSOP Online Ontario demonstrate the consolidation of licensed operators in the province. GGPoker Ontario stands out among the legal heads, enabling players like Leah to compete for international prizes from regulated environments. The allure of million-dollar prizes and official bracelets reinforces the preference for operators under local regulations over grey-access platforms. Transparency in prizes and regulatory compliance elevates the trust level among professionals and fans.

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