Benjamin Rolle wins his second WSOP bracelet and $1.37 million

Benjamin Rolle scored a spectacular victory at the WSOP Online, claiming his second bracelet and a $1,366,929 prize in the Millionaire Maker tournament on GGPoker.

Benjamin Rolle back in the spotlight: second WSOP bracelet and $1,366,929 prize Benjamin Rolle’s spectacular victory at WSOP Online: second bracelet and a million-dollar prize In the world of online poker, the name Benjamin Rolle has long been associated with deep runs in the biggest tournaments. This time, the German pro once again proved his status by winning #12: $1,500 Millionaire Maker on the GGPoker platform. For first place, Rolle received an impressive prize — $1,366,929 and his second WSOP gold bracelet. The Millionaire Maker tournament with a $1,500 buy-in attracted 5,518 entrants, creating a prize pool of $7,863,150 . After the first day of play, only nine finalists remained to battle for the lion’s share of the prize money — $4,551,363 — as well as the top prize and an exclusive Super Pass worth $30,000 for the 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Final table details: the battle for millions and the bracelet The Millionaire Maker final table started with nine players, each already guaranteed a solid payout. However, the difference between payouts was huge: from $92,590 for ninth place to $1,366,929 for the win. German player Marcel Kessler came to the final table with one of the shortest stacks and was the first to bust, finishing ninth and earning $92,590 — the only final table prize not to reach six figures. Next to leave was Jeremie Zouari , who took home $129,600 for eighth place. Chinese player Song Li finished seventh, boosting his bankroll by $181,425. Then came two players from Ukraine: Denys Chufarin finished sixth ($253,995), while Andrii Derzhypilskyi took fifth place and received $355,612. Thailand’s Ilsu Lim started the second and decisive day with the shortest stack — just 18 big blinds, making him the underdog. However, smart play allowed him to climb to fourth place and earn $497,905, even though it initially seemed he would only contend for the minimum payout. The top three were all listed under the Austrian flag in the GGPoker lobby. Adrian Strobel finished third, taking home $697,152. Heads-up came down to Benjamin Rolle and Loris Gauthier . Despite the $390,774 difference between first and second place, the players did not make a deal and continued to battle for the title and top prize. In the end, Rolle emerged victorious, becoming a two-time WSOP bracelet winner and adding $1,366,929 to his bankroll. Gauthier can also be pleased with his result — second place brought him $976,155. Final table results #12: $1,500 Millionaire Maker 1st — Benjamin Rolle (Austria) — $1,366,929 2nd — Loris Gauthier (Austria) — $976,155 3rd — Adrian Strobel (Austria) — $697,152 4th — Ilsu Lim (Thailand) — $497,905 5th — Andrii Derzhypilskyi (Ukraine) — $355,612 6th — Denys Chufarin (Ukraine) — $253,995 7th — Song Li (China) — $181,425 8th — Jeremie Zouari (France) — $129,600 9th — Marcel Kessler (Germany) — $92,590 Context: Benjamin Rolle’s path to the top of online poker Benjamin Rolle is known not only as a successful player but also as the founder of the training resource Raise Your Edge. His WSOP Online results are impressive: in 2004, he finished eighth in the Main Event and won $661,848, and in 2025, he won the same tournament, earning $3,907,707 and his first bracelet. Now, he adds a second bracelet and another seven-figure prize to his achievements. It’s worth noting that WSOP Online on GGPoker is one of the largest and most prestigious online poker series, attracting the world’s strongest players. Winning such a tournament is not only a big payday but also a testament to a player’s high skill level. Santiago Plante wins $2,500 NLHE Turbo and his first bracelet While Benjamin Rolle was battling for a million-dollar prize, another series event — #13: $2,500 Turbo NLH Championship — saw Santiago Plante shine. The turbo-format tournament drew 719 entrants, with a prize pool of $1,707,625. For his victory, Plante received $234,332, his first WSOP bracelet, and a free entry to the 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. The final table was packed with well-known names. Andriy Lyubovetskiy finished seventh for $54,451, while Ziqian Wang from China, who recently finished fourth in the Mini Main Event, this time took sixth place for $69,445. Leonard Maue finished fifth ($88,569), Zhengziang "baidan823" Chen was fourth ($112,958), and Darko Svesko took third for $144,064. In heads-up, Santiago Plante defeated the player from Pakistan known as "Kiyopon113" to become the tournament champion. Final table results #13: $2,500 Turbo NLH Championship 1st — Santiago Plante — $234,332 2nd — "Kiyopon113" (Pakistan) — $180,675 3rd — Darko Svesko — $144,064 4th — Zhengziang "baidan823" Chen — $112,958 5th — Leonard Maue — $88,569 6th — Ziqian Wang (China) — $69,445 7th — Andriy Lyubovetskiy — $54,451 8th — not specified 9th — not specified Poker formats: what are Millionaire Maker and Turbo NLH? Millionaire Maker is a tournament with a relatively low buy-in ($1,500) but a huge prize pool and a guaranteed million-dollar first prize. This format attracts thousands of players, as even with a small investment, you can win a life-changing sum. Turbo NLH (No-Limit Hold'em Turbo) is a variant of no-limit hold'em where blind levels increase faster than usual. This makes the game more dynamic, forcing players to make decisions under pressure and quickly build or lose their stack. Key takeaways and tournament statistics The Millionaire Maker tournament had 5,518 players and a prize pool of $7,863,150. The Turbo NLH Championship had 719 entrants and a prize pool of $1,707,625. Benjamin Rolle became a two-time WSOP bracelet winner, earning $1,366,929. Santiago Plante won his first bracelet and $234,332. Both final tables featured players from different countries, highlighting the international status of WSOP Online on GGPoker. What this means for PPPoker club players For PPPoker club members, these results are a great illustration of the opportunities online poker offers. Even tournaments with relatively affordable buy-ins can lead to huge prizes if you choose your events and strategies wisely. Formats like Turbo NLH require players to adapt quickly and make decisions under increasing blinds. By practicing in PPPoker club tournaments, you can develop these skills and be ready to compete in major online events. Moreover, the success stories of players like Benjamin Rolle and Santiago Plante show that the path to the top is open to anyone willing to learn, analyze their game, and use modern poker platforms to grow. Joining PPPoker clubs is an excellent starting point for those who dream of one day making it onto the list of winners in the biggest online tournaments.