Alessio La Francesca wins his first WSOP bracelet online

Italian Alessio La Francesca won his first WSOP bracelet on GGPoker. The article covers the results of key tournaments and offers tips for players.

In mid-September 2026, several key events of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online wrapped up on the GGPoker platform. The standout players were Italian Alessio La Francesca, Dane Christoffer Munk, and Finn Elias Suhonen, each of whom made history in the series. In this article, we break down the results of the GGMasters Freezeout, the final of the PLOSSUS Bounty, and preview the upcoming conclusion of the massive COLOSSUS event. At the end of the article, you’ll find practical takeaways for PPPoker club players. Alessio La Francesca’s Journey to His First WSOP Bracelet In September 2025, Alessio La Francesca, an Albanian resident representing Italy, came close to his first major title, finishing 11th in the prestigious €2,000 No-Limit Hold'em Monsterstack at WSOP Europe in Rozvadov. Back then, he narrowly missed out on a shot at the gold bracelet. A year later, at the 2026 WSOP Online, La Francesca realized his ambitions. In Event #21: $1,500 GGMasters Freezeout on GGPoker, he outlasted 1,514 opponents to claim not only his first WSOP bracelet but also a hefty prize of $316,037. In addition to the cash, the winner received a Super Pass worth $30,000—a ticket to the 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event with a $50,000,000 guarantee. The Final Table: Battle for the Title The tournament’s second day began with 46 players, but only nine reached the final table. The last player to fall short was the Austrian “Jokee90.” The first finalist to exit was the Dutch player “Gwn Accepteren” (which translates as “Just accept it”), who earned $39,504 for 9th place. Next out were Anton Silyavko and Brazilian Gustavo Pinto, who took home $51,231 and $66,438, respectively. Arthur Berg finished sixth, collecting the last five-figure payout of the tournament. Fifth place and $111,735 went to another Brazilian, Vinicius “DaddysRun” Escossi. Marty “dadneedsit” Mathis finished fourth, adding $144,092 to his bankroll. Patrick Brooks, a British pro based in Mexico, rounded out the podium in third place for $187,915. Heads-up, La Francesca faced Finnish pro Elias Suhonen, who had recently won a €10,200 high roller at EPT Barcelona. This time, however, Suhonen had to settle for second place and $243,696. La Francesca’s victory not only earned him the champion’s title but also a seat in the most prestigious event of the year—the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Final Table Results – Event #21: $1,500 GGMasters Freezeout 1st — Alessio La Francesca (Italy/Albania): $316,037 + $30,000 Super Pass 2nd — Elias Suhonen (Finland): $243,696 3rd — Patrick Brooks (UK/Mexico): $187,915 4th — Marty "dadneedsit" Mathis: $144,092 5th — Vinicius "DaddysRun" Escossi (Brazil): $111,735 6th — Artur Berg: $86,891 7th — Gustavo Pinto (Brazil): $66,438 8th — Anton Silyavko: $51,231 9th — "Gwn Accepteren" (Netherlands): $39,504 Christoffer Munk: First Bracelet and a Six-Figure Score in PLOSSUS On the same day, September 14, 2026, another major online event concluded—Event #23: $400 PLOSSUS Bounty. This Pot-Limit Omaha tournament drew a record 6,029 entries, building a prize pool of $2,266,904. Half of that was paid out as progressive bounties, with the other half distributed among the top 511 finishers. The title went to Dane Christoffer “Chrinopoli” Munk, who defeated Finn Kai Lehto heads-up. For Munk, it was his first WSOP bracelet and a $220,955 payday, along with a $30,000 Super Pass. Notably, Kai Lehto had already won a bracelet in this online series, taking down the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty PLO earlier in September, but this time he had to settle for the runner-up spot. Final Table Results – Event #23: $400 PLOSSUS Bounty 1st — Christoffer "Chrinopoli" Munk (Denmark): $220,955 + $30,000 Super Pass 2nd — Kai Lehto (Finland): prize not specified COLOSSUS: The Final Table with the Biggest Prize Pool Awaits Another massive event—Event #22: $400 COLOSSUS—attracted 16,455 entrants through numerous qualifying flights. By the final day, set for September 15 at 19:00 UK time, only the top nine will remain. The winner will claim a huge $752,277 top prize and a WSOP gold bracelet. Brazil’s Roberto Filho will start the final table as chip leader with 93 big blinds. His main challengers are Matt Vengrin (55 big blinds) and Ole Schemion (24 big blinds), the latter having recently won a WCOOP high roller on PokerStars. Final Table Chip Counts – Event #22: $400 COLOSSUS Roberto Filho (Brazil): 93 big blinds Matt Vengrin: 55 big blinds Ole Schemion: 24 big blinds The COLOSSUS final promises to be one of the most exciting events of the series, thanks to the massive prize pool and star-studded lineup. Player Bios and Background Alessio La Francesca — Italian based in Albania, previously came close to WSOP Europe final tables, but only captured his first bracelet in 2026. Elias Suhonen — Finnish pro, recently won a high roller at EPT Barcelona, finished runner-up in the 2026 GGMasters Freezeout. Christoffer "Chrinopoli" Munk — Dane, claimed his first WSOP bracelet in the PLOSSUS Bounty. Kai Lehto — Finn, already had a WSOP Online 2026 bracelet for winning the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty PLO. Patrick Brooks — Brit living in Mexico, finished third in the GGMasters Freezeout. Vinicius "DaddysRun" Escossi and Gustavo Pinto — Brazilians who consistently post strong results in online series. Ole Schemion — one of Germany’s most renowned players, recently won a WCOOP high roller. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, the results of WSOP Online 2026 are not just inspiring success stories—they’re also a source of valuable practical lessons. First, the victories by players from different countries and backgrounds show that in online poker, anyone can achieve a big result, regardless of geography or experience. This underscores the importance of regular practice and taking part in the wide variety of tournaments available on club platforms. Second, paying attention to tournament formats—such as freezeouts (no re-entry) or bounty events (with progressive knockouts)—allows club players to broaden their strategic toolkit. Studying the winning tactics of WSOP champions can help players better prepare for similar events in PPPoker clubs, where tournaments with diverse structures and buy-ins are held regularly. Finally, participating in large-scale online events and following their outcomes motivates players to improve their skills, analyze the play of top competitors, and strive for their own achievements. PPPoker clubs offer an excellent environment for growth, sharing experience, and preparing for major international series, whether it’s WSOP Online or other prestigious events.