Roberto Firmino leads the Colossus WSOP Online 2026; Vengrin fourth

Roberto Firmino Santos Filho was crowned champion of the $400 Colossus event at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online on GGPoker, consolidating Brazil's supremacy in the series. The tournament surpassed all expectations with 16,455 entries, exceeding the $5,000,000 guarantee and reaching a final prize pool of $6,187,080. The Brazilian secured the biggest victory of his career and earned his country the sixth WSOP Online bracelet, reinforcing South America's leadership in the global bracelet rankings.

Brazil solidifies its leadership in the WSOP Online 2026

With this victory for Firmino, Brazilian representation now boasts 16 podiums and $3,370,411 in accumulated prizes during the series. This performance gives them a clear advantage in the race for the collective top spot. Additionally, Brazil is poised to secure a $200,000 national freeroll once the WSOP Online 2026 concludes. The Brazilian dominance is not limited to the top positions; the number of finalists and consistent cash finishes position the country as a reference point for the season.

Colossus WSOP Online Final: Notable names and prizes

Of the 16,455 players, only 1,675 advanced to Day 2, showcasing the demanding nature of the format. The final table featured international figures:

• Roberto Firmino (Brazil): $752,277
• Evaldas Narmontas (Norway): $579,973
• Carlos Delafuente (United States): $447,233
• Matthew Vengrin (United States): $344,876
• Dong Hyun Lee (Hong Kong): $265,948
• Johannes Van Bemmel (Netherlands): $205,087
• Yuhang Chen (Hong Kong): $158,156
• Ole Schemion (Germany): $121,968
• Mathias Nisula (Finland): $94,063

Matthew Vengrin, who won his first WSOP bracelet at the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha event in 2025, was seeking his second in this edition. His run in the Colossus ended in fourth place. Meanwhile, Ole Schemion, a two-time WSOP bracelet champion, was eliminated in eighth place, falling short of a third title.

The finale: Heads-up between Firmino and Narmontas

The final showdown was between Firmino and Evaldas Narmontas. Firmino entered with a chip lead, and despite Narmontas’ two doubles, he maintained control. In the last significant hand, Narmontas called Firmino's all-in, who had the best hand after the flop, securing the victory for Brazil.

Implications for operators and the Latin American community

Brazil's success at WSOP Online 2026 highlights the strength of poker in South America, particularly the growth of local ecosystems like GGPoker. As industry news continues to advance regarding countries gaining more presence in international events, operators and suppliers targeting the Latin American audience find these results to strengthen their strategies. Additionally, the $200,000 freeroll aimed at the winning country could create new engagement opportunities between players and venues.

WSOP Online calendar continues

The 2026 edition of WSOP Online on GGPoker keeps registrations open until September 29. The upcoming weeks will be critical in determining if Brazil maintains collective supremacy and how many more bracelets will be up for grabs among leading countries. The series remains a gauge of the international growth of regulated online poker.

"The final table of the Colossus reflected the high competitive level of the WSOP Online international circuit." — Sofía Carrasco