WSOP Online 2026: Brazil Dominates with 7 Bracelets and $6.2M in Winnings
GGPoker awarded $345.8M in total; Brazilian players lead the bracelet rankings and will compete in a freeroll on October 3.
Key Takeaways
- GGPoker awarded $345,767,442 in prizes during the series, with $130,391,198 allocated to the 33 bracelet events.
- Brazil led the Bracelet Ranking with 7 victories and amassed $6,247,877 in winnings.
- There were a total of 3,037,564 entries recorded; 199,471 were in bracelet events (approximately 6.5%).
- Andrii Novak won the WSOP Online Main Event for $3,900,000; Sergio Aido won the $10,000 GGMillion$ High Rollers for $2,200,000.
Brazil took the spotlight at the 2026 WSOP Online: its players won 7 bracelets and accumulated $6,247,877 in prizes during the series, according to data from GGPoker. The platform awarded $345,767,442 in total prizes across all tournaments; $130,391,198 corresponded to the 33 bracelet events, and $215,376,244 were for satellites and side events. The announcement came after the series concluded and also confirmed a total of 3,037,564 entries, of which 199,471 were in bracelet events.
Brazil and Dominance in WSOP Online 2026
Brazil topped the Bracelet Ranking with seven first-place finishes, nine seconds, and five thirds, for a total of $6,247,877 in winnings. This figure clearly surpasses that of other countries, placing the Brazilian delegation well ahead in the performance table. All players competing under the Brazilian flag and who played at least one bracelet event will be eligible for a $200,000 freeroll scheduled for October 3.
How the Prize Pool Was Distributed
GGPoker funded $345,767,442 in prizes throughout the series. The breakdown was as follows:
$130,391,198 in prizes allocated to the 33 bracelet events.
$215,376,244 in prizes distributed across side events and satellites.
3,037,564 total entries in all tournaments; 199,471 of those entries were in bracelet events (approximately 6.5% of the total).
These numbers explain why most of the activity and prizes are concentrated outside of the bracelet events, where a smaller proportion of entries in relation to the total is recorded.
Country Rankings and Associated Freerolls
The prize ranking by country for the Bracelet Ranking was as follows (positions, bracelets, and winnings):
Brazil — 7 firsts, 9 seconds, 5 thirds — $6,247,877
Russia — 5 firsts, 1 second, 2 thirds — $2,612,097
Spain — 3 firsts, 0 seconds, 0 thirds — $2,483,499
China — 2 firsts, 2 seconds, 1 third — $3,659,616
Finland — 2 firsts, 2 seconds, 1 third — $1,652,822
Austria — 2 firsts, 1 second, 2 thirds — $4,083,443
Germany — 2 firsts, 0 seconds, 3 thirds — $2,429,175
Italy — 2 firsts, 0 seconds, 0 thirds — $668,598
Israel — 1 first, 2 seconds, 0 thirds — $475,411
Ukraine — 1 first, 1 second, 1 third — $4,215,792
Additional rewards linked to the country ranking included funded freerolls for the top positions: Brazil received the largest freeroll of $200,000; Russia earned a freeroll of $170,000; Spain will compete for a freeroll of $145,000.
Highlights and Players to Watch
Andrii Novak won the WSOP Online Main Event for $3,900,000, which constitutes the majority of Ukraine's winnings ($4,215,792). Sergio Aido capped off the series by winning the $10,000 GGMillion$ High Rollers for $2,200,000, representing nearly 90% of Spain's $2,483,499.
Ravid Garbi from Israel recorded the most cashes in bracelet events: 16 ITM. Four players each recorded 15 cashes: 'kenliu55555', E Narmontas, Edilson Junior, and Dante Fernandes. Daniel Negreanu reached three final tables in five days toward the end of the series but failed to add a ninth bracelet to his resume. Ole Schemion, Garbi, Pedro Neves, and 'liano96' also reached three final tables.
A notable high-return case was 'DrAvocado', who progressed from a $25 satellite to the $250 Mystery Millions, advanced to Day 2, and captured the maximum reward of $1,000,000 in bounties.
Complete List of Bracelet Winners — 2026 WSOP Online
Below is the complete list of the 33 bracelet events and their winners, according to the listing published by GGPoker (winner — country):
7th Annual WSOP Kickoff — Raphael Caixeta — Brazil
$300 Gladiators of Poker — Fino y Elegante — Brazil
$2,500 Bounty NLH Championship — Nikita Kalinin — Russia
$1,000 Mystery Bounty PLO — Daniel Vicente — Spain
$100 Flip & Go NLH — S Schillhabel — Germany
$1,500 Monster Stack NLH — Higher Self — Belgium
$500 Mini Main Event — shenmiren666 — China
$5,000 6-Handed NLH Championship — Ilia Arkhipov — Russia
$600 Super Six Bounty 6-Handed NLH — ImTheBest — Spain
$1,000 Five Card PLO — Roland Rokita — Austria
¥800 WSOP Asia Championship — Fartu_Masti_Bro — Russia
$1,500 Millionaire Maker — Benjamin Rolle — Germany
$2,500 Turbo NLH Championship — Santiago Plante — Canada
$1,500 Super Turbo Bounty PLO — Lasi Paihinen — Finland
$1,000 Rounder Cup — Joao Hayashi — Brazil
$500 Deepstack NLH Championship — Lucas YII — Brazil
$250 Mystery Millions — sasha1317! — Russia
$5,000 PLO Championship — Max Stenberg — Sweden
$250 Beat the Pros Bounty NLH — Nilson Sales — Brazil
$600 Ultra Stack NLH — BananaTilt — Thailand
$1,500 GGMasters Freezeout Championship — A La Frencesca — Italy
$400 Colossus — WhyYouRushin — Brazil
$400 PLOssus — Chrinopoli — Denmark
$1,000 Mid-Stakes NLH Championship — Granadaowns — Brazil
Big $500 Mystery Bounty NLH — inevit@ble — Israel
$1,500 Double Chance NLH — L essenziale — Romania
$10,000 GGMillion$ PLO Elite — Austria
$5,000 WSOP Online Main Event — Andrii Novak — Ukraine
$25,000 High Roller NLH Championship — Casimir Seire — Finland
$5,000 High Roller Bounty PLO — Anatoly Zlotnikov — Russia
$10,000 Heads Up NLH Championship — A La Frencesca — Italy
$800 The Closer NLH — U move I move — China
$10,000 GGMillion$ High Rollers — Sergio Aido — Spain
What It Means for Operators and the Press
The total volume of entries (3,037,564) and the amount paid out ($345,767,442) generate points of commercial interest for platforms and media: greater activity in side events, concentration of prizes among a few winners of the Main Event, and high-impact results that shift the country rankings. For tracking and live coverage of future festivals, it is advisable to review the tournament agenda and official notes from GGPoker in the events section and coverage in news.
"The festival delivered nine-digit figures and exhibited clear Brazilian leadership," reports the organisation in its official communications.
The official data from GGPoker is the source for all figures cited in this text, including the breakdown by country and the full list of winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did GGPoker award in prizes during the 2026 WSOP Online?
GGPoker awarded $345,767,442 in prizes throughout the series. Of that total, $130,391,198 was in the 33 bracelet events and $215,376,244 in side events and satellites.
Why was Brazil the standout country in the series?
Brazil achieved 7 first places, 9 seconds, and 5 thirds, totaling $6,247,877 in prizes. This performance placed Brazil at the top of the Bracelet Ranking and granted access to a $200,000 freeroll on October 3.
Who won the WSOP Online Main Event and how much did they earn?
Andrii Novak won the $5,000 WSOP Online Main Event and took home $3,900,000. This prize constitutes the majority of Ukraine's winnings in the country rankings.
What percentage of total entries corresponded to bracelet events?
The bracelet events recorded 199,471 entries out of a total of 3,037,564, which is about 6.5% of the total entries registered in the series.
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