Lex Veldhuis one step away from his first WSOP bracelet: his best result in the series

Dutch pro Lex Veldhuis achieved his best result at the WSOP Online 2026, coming just short of his first gold bracelet. Details of the final table and his performance.

Lex Veldhuis once again came within reach of his first gold bracelet victory at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), achieving his best result in years. The Dutch pro, who recently relocated with his family to Costa Rica, has been delivering consistently strong performances at WSOP Online 2026, held on the GGPoker platform. In this article, we take a close look at his run, break down the final table results of Event #14: $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha, and discuss what’s next for the series, as well as what PPPoker club players can learn from his performance. WSOP Online 2026 on GGPoker: Series Overview WSOP Online is an annual tournament series where official World Series of Poker bracelets are awarded, but all events take place online on the largest poker platforms. In 2026, the series kicked off on GGPoker, and 14 bracelet events have already been completed. Each tournament attracts hundreds of players from around the globe, with prize pools reaching up to a million dollars. The series features a wide variety of formats: from classic No-Limit Hold’em to games favored by seasoned players, such as Pot-Limit Omaha with different structure variations. In every event, players compete not only for prize money but also for the most coveted trophy in poker—the WSOP gold bracelet. Lex Veldhuis’s Journey: A String of Deep Runs Lex Veldhuis, one of the most renowned Dutch poker pros and streamers, has shown a marked improvement in results since moving to Costa Rica. At WSOP Online 2026, he has already cashed in eight out of fourteen completed events—an impressive level of consistency even for a seasoned regular. Two weeks ago, Veldhuis finished 10th out of 771 entries in the $1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha, earning $4,522. He then placed 16th out of 719 in the $2,500 Turbo NLH Championship, adding $12,123 to his winnings. On September 3, Lex reached his first WSOP bracelet event final table since 2009—in Event #14: $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha. This marks his deepest run in years, as his previous final table appearance was in the historic $40,000 No-Limit Hold’em 40th Anniversary Event in Las Vegas in 2009, where he finished seventh. Final Table Recap: Event #14: $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha The $1,500 buy-in Super Turbo Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha event drew 721 entries, building a prize pool of $1,027,425. Unlike traditional tournaments, the Super Turbo format features extremely fast blind levels, forcing players to play aggressively. In addition to the main prize pool, players earn a bounty—a cash reward—for each opponent they eliminate. The top 84 players made the money. Among them were well-known pros such as Mark Radoja, Tom Vogelsang, Niklas Astedt, Renan Bruschi, Pavel Plesuv, Joakim Andersson, and Rainer Kempe. The final table saw fierce competition. The first of the seven finalists to bust was the Taiwanese player "Shufuu," who earned $32,293 including bounties after about five hours of play. Next out was "Pelmsh88" from the Dominican Republic, finishing sixth for $23,875. The pivotal hand came when Lex Veldhuis clashed with the Cypriot player "Cursed79." Veldhuis was all-in with pocket aces, but his opponent flopped top set (three of a kind) and had a straight draw. "Cursed79" won the pot, claimed Veldhuis’s bounty, and Lex finished in fifth place for $41,465. After that, two Brazilians were eliminated: Erick Mossinger took fourth place ($50,023), and Murilo Milhomem finished third ($63,760). The heads-up battle featured "Cursed79" and Finnish Pot-Limit Omaha specialist Kai Lehto. In a tense duel, Lehto emerged victorious, taking home the top prize of $147,225, a $30,000 Super Pass to the 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, and of course, the gold bracelet. "Cursed79" earned $97,263 for second place. Final Table Results: Event #14: $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha 1st place — Kai Lehto (Finland): $147,225 + $30,000 Super Pass + WSOP bracelet 2nd place — "Cursed79" (Cyprus): $97,263 3rd place — Murilo Milhomem (Brazil): $63,760 4th place — Erick Mossinger (Brazil): $50,023 5th place — Lex Veldhuis (Netherlands): $41,465 6th place — "Pelmsh88" (Dominican Republic): $23,875 7th place — "Shufuu" (Taiwan): $32,293 What’s Next for WSOP Online Players: Event #15 Rounder Cup The next bracelet event—Event #15: $1,000 Rounder Cup—kicks off on September 5. This unique format sees players from different regions (Asia-Pacific, Eurasia, Europe, and the Americas) compete in separate Day 1 flights, with the top 10% from each region advancing to the final on September 6. The final begins at 3:00 PM BST and promises to be a true “battle of the continents.” No new WSOP Online bracelet events will take place until September 6, so all eyes are on the Rounder Cup, where the next gold bracelet winner will be crowned. Final Table Context: Who’s Who The final table of Event #14 brought together players with varying experience and playing styles. Kai Lehto is a recognized Pot-Limit Omaha specialist, which helped him navigate the crucial hands with confidence. "Cursed79" represented Cyprus and played aggressively, knocking out Lex Veldhuis in a key spot. Murilo Milhomem and Erick Mossinger both hail from Brazil, a country with a strong poker community. Lex Veldhuis is known not only as a professional player but also as a popular poker streamer, regularly sharing his highs and lows with thousands of viewers. His deep run at WSOP Online 2026 was a major moment for his fans and for Veldhuis himself, who continues to chase his first bracelet. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, the results of WSOP Online 2026 are a great example of how regular practice and participation in online tournaments can lead to significant achievements. Even in fast-paced formats like Super Turbo Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha, success depends not just on aggression, but also on making smart decisions at every stage of the tournament. Lex Veldhuis’s performance demonstrates that consistency and the ability to adapt to different formats are key to success in today’s poker series. Regular training in PPPoker club tournaments, especially in multi-table bounty events, will help raise your game and prepare you for major online series. Moreover, these results inspire players from all over the world: regardless of region, anyone can reach the final tables of prestigious tournaments. For PPPoker club members, this is yet another reason to keep improving their skills and seize the opportunity to make a name for themselves on the global stage.