Dante Goya leads at the final table of the WCOOP $10,300 World Championship

The final tables of the main WCOOP events on PokerStars have been set. Find out who is leading, how the chips are distributed, and who is in contention for the title.

One of the most anticipated moments of the year has arrived in the online poker world: all three final tables of the main events of the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) on PokerStars have been set. Only the strongest players remain in the fight for prestigious titles, six-figure prizes, and a place in online poker history—including reigning champions, major title holders, and new names ready to make a breakthrough. In this article, we take a detailed look at the final table lineups, chip counts, player achievements, and key moments that brought them to this decisive stage. At the end, we offer practical takeaways for PPPoker club players. WCOOP-L Final Table: $109 NLHE Main Event — Battle for $172,022 The WCOOP-L Main Event with a $109 buy-in has its nine finalists, each already guaranteed at least $11,467 in prize money. But the main goal is victory and the $172,022 top prize, which only one will claim. The chip leader is “wes345” , who is confidently ahead of the competition. Among the finalists are experienced WCOOP title holders: “dfranco13” previously won the $55 Super Tuesday in 2022 ($21,465) and the $530 Sunday Cooldown in 2023 ($51,902). Another seasoned player is Nils “pudelpower” Pudel , who scored two wins in 2023: the $55 Rebuy ($31,737) and the $530 Sunday Warm-Up ($74,908). Pudel also finished sixth in the WSOP Europe 2023 Main Event, proving his experience at major final tables. This time, however, Nils “pudelpower” Pudel enters the final with one of the shortest stacks (eighth in chips), and he’ll need to showcase his short-stack skills to contend for the win. Final Table Chip Counts WCOOP 108-L: $109 NLHE Main Event 1. “wes345” — chip leader 2. “dfranco13” — two-time WCOOP champion 3. Nils “pudelpower” Pudel — two-time WCOOP champion, sixth place WSOP Europe Main Event 2023 The other finalists are new names, each already earning at least $11,467 All participants will be fighting not only for the top prize, but also for the chance to etch their name in WCOOP history. WCOOP-M: $1,050 NLHE Main Event — EPT Paris Champion Leads In the mid-tier WCOOP Main Event ($1,050 NLHE), the final table features players well-known in the poker community. The chip leader is Jorge “jorginho88” Abreu , who just seven months ago won the European Poker Tour Main Event in Paris. Now he’s aiming for another major title, holding a chip advantage over his closest rival, “calldeKhig” . In third place by chips is former PokerStars ambassador Alejandro “[Papo]AR” Lococo , adding extra intrigue to the battle for the top prize. For Abreu, this is a chance to add to his trophy collection: his only WCOOP win came in 2016, when he took down the $2,100 Super Tuesday for $304,880. Winning this event would net him $343,242, while the minimum final table payout is already $22,882. Besides Abreu, another WCOOP champion at the final table is Júlio “JúlioFantin” Fantin , who won the $55 Sunday Kickoff in 2024. Deep Runs by Notable Players Other pros made their mark in this tournament as well. Linus “LLinusLLove” Loeliger finished 11th for $16,906, Alexandre “Cavalito” Mantovani took 24th ($8,319), and Jerry “Perrymejsen” Odeen finished 27th ($8,319). Their results highlight the high level of competition in the WCOOP-M Main Event. WCOOP-H: $10,300 World Championship of NLHE — Titans Battle for $551,632 The series’ main event—a $10,300 buy-in tournament—is traditionally considered one of the most prestigious online tournaments of the year. This year, 289 players entered, and nine of the strongest have reached the final table, each already guaranteed $62,089. But the top prize—$551,632—will go to just one. The current chip leader is Dante “dantegoyaF” Goya , who is just ahead of Thomas “MarToMchat” Boivin . For Goya, this is a chance to add another WCOOP title to his resume (his previous win was in 2025), while Boivin is looking to end his title drought since 2021. Also at the final table is Felipe “lipe piv” Boianovsky , whose only WCOOP title came 12 years ago, but who won the SCOOP Main Event in 2023 for over $1 million. The only player at the final table without a WCOOP title is “What0ver9000” . The rest are title holders, including Rayan “Beriuzy” Chamas , who already won his sixth WCOOP title this year in WCOOP 101-H: $1,050 NLHE, and Dan “NukeTheFish!” Wilson , who scored two victories this year with total prizes exceeding $70,000. The WCOOP-H final table is where experience meets ambition, and the battle for the title will go down to the last hand. Who Came Close to the Final? Several well-known players fell just short of the final table. Jorge “jorginho88” Abreu finished 10th ($53,077), narrowly missing out on making two main event finals. Simon “C. Darwin2” Mattsson took 12th ($45,374), Blaz “Scarmak4r” Zerjav finished 15th ($38,788), and Andy “BowieEffect” Wilson was 21st ($33,158). The history of the WCOOP Main Event includes champions such as Yevgeniy “Jovial Gent” Timoshenko , Fedor “CrownUpGuy” Holz , and Steven “SvZff” Van Zadelhoff . Who will join this list in 2024 will be decided at the final table. Context: The WCOOP Series and PokerStars Platform The World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) is the largest series of online poker tournaments, held annually on PokerStars. It features events with various buy-ins (Low, Medium, High), allowing players with different bankrolls to compete for substantial prizes and prestigious titles. The Main Events traditionally attract the strongest players and become the stage for the brightest battles in online poker. PokerStars is the world’s largest poker platform, known for its history, security, and high level of tournament organization. Winning a WCOOP Main Event is considered one of the highest achievements for any online poker player. Prize Table and Results (WCOOP-H: $10,300 NLHE Main Event) 1st place: $551,632 2nd place: TBD 3rd place: TBD 4th place: TBD 5th place: TBD 6th place: TBD 7th place: TBD 8th place: TBD 9th place: $62,089 10th place: Jorge “jorginho88” Abreu — $53,077 12th place: Simon “C. Darwin2” Mattsson — $45,374 15th place: Blaz “Scarmak4r” Zerjav — $38,788 21st place: Andy “BowieEffect” Wilson — $33,158 Exact amounts for places 2–8 will be determined after the final table concludes. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, the WCOOP results are not only a chance to follow the best and be inspired by their success, but also a valuable source of practical lessons. The WCOOP final tables clearly show how important discipline is, as well as the ability to play with different stack sizes and adapt to opponents’ styles. Even experienced champions like Nils “pudelpower” Pudel or Dante “dantegoyaF” Goya face tough decisions under pressure and must find the right balance between aggression and caution. PPPoker club players can use these examples to improve their own strategy: analyze hands, watch the leaders’ play, and pay attention to short and medium stack management. In addition, taking part in regular club tournaments with various buy-ins is a great way to prepare for big events like WCOOP and raise your game to the next level. Finally, the WCOOP results are a reminder: the path to major finals is open to anyone willing to learn, work on their game, and not give up after setbacks. Even if you’re just starting out in poker, regular practice and studying the best will help you grow and get closer to your own goals.