Bruno Ikeda wins his first WSOP bracelet on GGPoker

Brazilian poker player Bruno Ikeda captured his first WSOP gold bracelet in the $500 Deepstack NLH Championship event on GGPoker. Read all about his victory and the details from the final table of the Mystery Millions.

Another important stage has concluded in the world of online poker: the WSOP Online #16: $500 Deepstack NLH Championship tournament was held on the GGPoker platform, where Brazilian player Bruno Ikeda finally captured his first WSOP gold bracelet. This victory was a true “revenge” for his disappointment in 2022, when he fell just short of the title. The final table of the massive $250 Mystery Millions tournament has also been set, featuring impressive prize money and a potential female champion among the finalists. The Battle for the Bracelet: Bruno Ikeda’s Road to Victory In 2022, Bruno Ikeda came close to winning the online $840 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed Bounty tournament on GGPoker, but lost heads-up to Joni Jouhkimainen , missing out on the coveted WSOP bracelet. Four years later, in 2026, Ikeda fulfilled his dream by winning Event #16: $500 Deepstack NLH Championship on the same platform. This time, he not only received the prestigious trophy but also a substantial prize of $194,703 from a total prize pool of $1,886,225 . In the final showdown, Ikeda faced fellow Brazilian Lucas Teixeira , who had already won a WSOP Online bracelet in 2026 for his victory in the $300 Gladiators of Poker tournament (prize — $579,752 ). This time, Teixeira finished second, adding $154,987 to his bankroll, while Ikeda, in addition to the main prize and bracelet, also received a $30,000 Super Pass to participate in the 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event . Final Table: Details and Results The $500 Deepstack NLH Championship attracted an impressive field of 3,971 entrants. The top 465 players made the money, including well-known names such as Tom Talboom , Samuel Vousden , John Juanda , Sergi Reixach , Darryll Fish , Jamie Dwan , and Joris Ruijs . The last player to miss out on the final table was South Korea’s Seunghyuk Jung , who earned $27,814 for 10th place. The nine finalists were guaranteed at least this amount, and the battle for the bracelet featured players from various countries. Final Table Results #16: $500 Deepstack NLH Championship 1st place: Bruno Ikeda (Brazil) — $194,703 + WSOP bracelet + $30,000 Super Pass 2nd place: Lucas Teixeira (Brazil) — $154,987 3rd place: Yannick Schneider (Germany) — $121,523 4th place: Lucas Pochat (Argentina) — $93,855 5th place: Juho Suutari (Finland) — $73,950 6th place: Boris Angelov — $57,701 7th place: Eng Soon Ewe (Malaysia) — $45,018 8th place: Mykola Kotovych — $35,144 9th place: Artem Aiutkulov — $27,814 It’s worth noting that the final table was international, but South American players dominated the late stages. After Boris Angelov busted in sixth place and Juho Suutari in fifth, only two Brazilians and one German remained. Yannick Schneider finished third, leaving the Brazilians to battle for the top prize. In heads-up, Ikeda prevailed over Teixeira to claim the long-awaited trophy. Massive Mystery Millions: The Suspense Continues At the same time, the penultimate stage of another major online tournament — the $250 Mystery Millions — concluded. This event drew 47,798 entries, creating a huge prize pool and impressive payouts at the final table. The tournament final will take place on September 8 , with the winner set to receive $606,929 . The Mystery Bounty format is unique in that part of the prize pool is awarded as random (mystery) bounties for knocking out opponents. The largest such bonus — $1,001,120 — went to a German player with the nickname DrAvacado , who finished in 169th place. His total winnings amounted to $1,003,197 (main prize $2,077 + mystery bounty $1,001,120). Nine players reached the final, and the fight for the title promises to be intense thanks to the wide range of chip stacks and the mix of experience among the participants. Final Table #17: $250 Mystery Millions — Chip Counts Alexander Kropotov — 120 big blinds (chip leader) Mikhail Suy — 71 big blinds The remaining finalists — from 31 to 13 big blinds Interestingly, in fifth place by chip count is Canadian Jessica Moors with 31 big blinds, giving her a shot at a female victory in this tournament. The shortest stack at the final table belongs to Denys Chufarin , who recently finished sixth in the $1,500 Millionaire Maker and will now try to improve on that result. Context: What Is This Series and Who Are These Players? Both tournaments are part of the WSOP Online 2026 series on the GGPoker platform. This series is the largest annual online event in the poker world, where WSOP gold bracelets — the symbol of the highest achievement in poker — are up for grabs. These tournaments attract both professionals and amateurs from around the globe, with prize pools often reaching millions of dollars. Winner Bruno Ikeda is a prominent figure in the Brazilian poker community, and his journey to the bracelet was marked by persistence and consistent results. Lucas Teixeira is another successful Brazilian, already holding a WSOP Online bracelet from this series. The finalists and prize winners represent various countries, highlighting the international nature of WSOP Online. The Deepstack format means a larger starting stack, allowing players more maneuverability and the chance to showcase their skills for longer. Mystery Bounty is a relatively new format, where knocking out opponents can earn you a random large bonus, adding an element of surprise and extra excitement. Impact of the Results on the Leaderboard and the Series Ikeda’s victory gave Brazil its fourth bracelet at WSOP Online 2026, confirming the strength of the South American poker school. Teixeira’s second place strengthened his position among the series leaders and increased his total winnings for the season. German player Yannick Schneider , who finished third, also demonstrated a high level of play, while finalists from Argentina, Malaysia, and other countries contributed to the diversity and competitiveness of the tournament. The suspense continues in Mystery Millions: chip leader Alexander Kropotov has a significant chip advantage, but anything can happen at the final table, especially with some short stacks and experienced players in the mix. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, these events are a great example of how even low buy-in tournaments ($250 or $500) can lead to the international stage and a shot at big prizes. The Deepstack and Mystery Bounty formats are becoming increasingly popular, and their elements are already being introduced in club games. This means that regular practice in these formats on PPPoker can help prepare you for major online events. It’s also worth paying attention to final table strategy: experienced players like Bruno Ikeda and Lucas Teixeira demonstrate the importance of adapting to opponents and playing well under pressure. Studying their hands and final stage play can benefit anyone looking to improve their game in PPPoker clubs. Finally, the success of players from different countries proves that poker is truly a global game, and everyone has a chance to shine. Follow the latest WSOP Online news and use the best practices in your PPPoker clubs!