Brazilians Dominate WCOOP Boot Camp 2026: Results of the Main Tournaments

From August 6 to 17, the WCOOP Boot Camp 2026 series took place on PokerStars. Brazilian players achieved impressive victories in the main events with buy-ins of $1,050 and $109.

From August 6 to 17, PokerStars hosted the WCOOP Boot Camp 2026 series—a kind of warm-up before the main online poker event of the year, the famous World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP). The series’ main tournaments—two Main Events with buy-ins of $1,050 and $109—attracted impressive fields and generous prize pools, while Brazilian players once again demonstrated complete dominance on the international stage. Main Event with $1,050 Buy-in: Gabriel Medeiros Takes the Win The $1,050 WCOOP Boot Camp Main Event drew 288 entrants, creating a prize pool of $300,000. After the first day of play, only 21 players remained in contention, returning to the virtual PokerStars tables on August 17 to battle for the top prize. The tournament’s final table featured four Brazilians, including the future champion. After the eliminations of "Rankawe.bsp", Pedro "gusmaa" Madeira, and "kurtWSOP", six players remained, each already guaranteed at least $13,000. The first finalist to bust was Bolivian player "Papaya006", finishing in 6th place. He was followed by "CatfishBilly" and well-known Lithuanian player Gediminas "Gedis92" Uselis. The final three included two Brazilians and one Estonian. "kylix24" finished third, leaving his fellow countryman Gabriel "Gremio CEM" Medeiros to face off heads-up. In the final showdown, Medeiros faced Estonian player "NeedBeat". The players did not make a deal, so the winner took the full first-place prize of $48,839, while "NeedBeat" finished second for $37,493. Final Table Results: $1,050 WCOOP Boot Camp Main Event 1st place : Gabriel "Gremio CEM" Medeiros (Brazil) — $48,839 2nd place : "NeedBeat" (Estonia) — $37,493 3rd place : "kylix24" (Brazil) — $28,782 4th place : Gediminas "Gedis92" Uselis (Lithuania) — $22,080 5th place : "CatfishBilly" (Brazil) — $16,947 6th place : "Papaya006" (Bolivia) — $13,012 7th place : "kurtWSOP" (Brazil) — $9,991 8th place : Pedro "gusmaa" Madeira (Brazil) — $7,669 9th place : "Rankawe.bsp" (Brazil) — $5,888 $109 Main Event: Total Brazilian Domination The second main event of the series—the $109 WCOOP Boot Camp Main Event—attracted 5,345 players, surpassing the guarantee and building a $534,500 prize pool. 132 players made it to the final day, including PokerStars Ambassador Marle "MarlzTV" Spragg. She started in 33rd position but finished 56th, earning $604. Reaching the nine-handed final table guaranteed each player at least $4,471—about 41 times the buy-in. But the real sensation was that Brazilians took all of the top five spots, with the final heads-up played between two countrymen. The first finalist to bust was "Brenowwm.", finishing 9th. He was followed out by "Sa1amanka", "I FOUND GOD", and "cultivaty". The final five were all still Brazilians. Jefferson "Jeffin_DF" Medeiros finished 5th ($18,436), and "tairones13" took 4th ($26,271). When three players remained, they discussed and agreed to a deal to split the remaining prize money. As a result, "sKc.94" received $49,632 for 3rd place, significantly more than the originally scheduled payout for that position ($37,435). The final heads-up was between Guilherme "fr4wtz" Padilha and "griura". "griura" emerged victorious, taking $62,760, while Padilha finished second for $54,407. Final Table Results: $109 WCOOP Boot Camp Main Event 1st place : "griura" (Brazil) — $62,760* 2nd place : Guilherme "fr4wtz" Padilha (Brazil) — $54,407* 3rd place : "sKc.94" (Brazil) — $49,632* 4th place : "tairones13" (Brazil) — $26,271 5th place : Jefferson "Jeffin_DF" Medeiros (Brazil) — $18,436 6th place : "cultivaty" — $12,943 7th place : "I FOUND GOD" — $9,089 8th place : "Sa1amanka" — $6,387 9th place : "Brenowwm." — $4,471 * — payouts after a three-way deal at the final table Full Results of WCOOP Boot Camp 2026 The series featured 65 tournaments, each crowning its own champion. Every event offered significant prize money, and winners received not only cash rewards but also prestigious titles. You can find the full list of winners and their prizes on the official PokerStars website. WCOOP 2026 Is Coming Soon: Get Ready for the Main Online Festival of the Year The WCOOP Boot Camp traditionally serves as a warm-up for the main event of the year for online poker players—the World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP). In 2026, the WCOOP festival will take place on PokerStars from September 6 to 30. Organizers promise a packed schedule and large guarantees, with more details to be announced soon. The success of Brazilian players at the Boot Camp once again confirms the high level of preparation and ambition among players from this country. In recent years, Brazilians have regularly taken leading positions in the biggest online series, and WCOOP 2026 will likely be no exception. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players The results of WCOOP Boot Camp 2026 clearly show how important mass participation and team support are in online poker. Brazilian players succeed not only thanks to individual skill, but also because of a strong community, sharing experience, and training together. For PPPoker club members, this is a great example of how to use the advantages of club play: regular hand discussions, group training, and support within the team can significantly increase your chances of success in major tournaments. It’s also worth noting the variety of formats and buy-ins offered by PokerStars and other major platforms. Even tournaments with relatively small buy-ins, like the $109 Main Event, can lead to substantial prizes and a shot at the international stage. Taking part in PPPoker club tournaments is an excellent way to prepare for such events, hone your strategy, and learn to play against tough opponents. Finally, the Brazilian experience proves that regular participation in online series and focused preparation are the keys to consistent results. Use the opportunities offered by PPPoker clubs to develop your skills, keep an eye on the schedules of major series, and don’t be afraid to set ambitious goals—maybe you’ll be among the next champions!