Niklas 'Lena900' Astedt's double victory at WCOOP 2026 in one day

Niklas 'Lena900' Astedt claimed two WCOOP 2026 titles in just 24 hours. Find out about the main highlights from the first week of the prestigious series on PokerStars.

One of the most prestigious series in the world of online poker continues — the World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP) 2026 on PokerStars. In the first week of tournaments, new champions have already been crowned, and some of the most famous players have further cemented their places in WCOOP history. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the key events of the series: the double triumph of Niklas "Lena900" Astedt, the milestone victory of Renan "Internett93o" Bruschi, another title for Anton "WhatIfGod" Bergström, and the biggest win so far by Ole "wizowizo" Schemion. At the end — practical takeaways for PPPoker club players. Two WCOOP Titles in 24 Hours: An Outstanding Achievement by Niklas "Lena900" Astedt Niklas "Lena900" Astedt is one of the most recognizable and successful online tournament players of our time. This week, he accomplished a rare feat: winning two WCOOP titles within 24 hours, bringing his total to fourteen. The first victory came in the WCOOP 21-H: $1,050 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament, where 86 players competed for the title. The prize pool was $86,000, and the final table featured well-known series regulars: Tom "Tom_Poker_NL" Talboom Renan "Internett93o" Bruschi Patrick "pads1161" Leonard Benjamin "beastishngry" Juhasz These players were eliminated between eighth and fourth place. The Ukrainian player "tweeme140" finished third, leaving Astedt to face Brazilian Murilo "Fruble" Milhomem heads-up. In the decisive showdown, the Scandinavian came out on top, taking the main prize — $20,976 and his thirteenth WCOOP title. Final Table Results WCOOP 21-H: $1,050 PLO Just a day later, Astedt added a fourteenth title to his achievements by winning the WCOOP 26-H: $5,200 NLHE Thursday Thrill High Roller . This tournament had 58 entrants and a prize pool of $290,000. The final table once again featured many stars: Gabriel "gtavares10" Tavares Jamie "jamiedwan21" Dwan Ilya "Leqenden" Anatsky Ole "wizowizo" Schemion They were eliminated before the final five. Then "Tapiscalle?" from Mexico finished fifth, followed by Jonathan "Proudflop" Proudfoot and "SerVlaMin". The heads-up battle was between Astedt and João "Naza114" Vieira — both renowned for their prowess in major online tournaments. Astedt claimed victory again, earning $103,282 including bounties. Vieira took home $53,594 for second place. Final Table Results WCOOP 26-H: $5,200 NLHE Thursday Thrill High Roller Thus, Astedt climbed to the top twice in one day, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest players in WCOOP history. Renan "Internett93o" Bruschi — Among the Top Ten WCOOP Players of All Time Brazilian pro Renan "Internett93o" Bruschi won his first WCOOP tournament in 2022. In just four years, he has made impressive progress: he now has ten titles, placing him eighth in the all-time WCOOP rankings. The milestone victory came in the WCOOP 20-H: $530 Wednesday Surprise — a high-stakes tournament with a mystery bounty format, where part of the prize pool is randomly distributed among players who knock out opponents. In the final heads-up, Bruschi faced Dmitry "yurasov1990" Yurasov — a three-time WCOOP champion. In a tense battle, Bruschi prevailed, earning $31,686 and his tenth series title. Final Table Results WCOOP 20-H: $530 Wednesday Surprise Thus, Bruschi has firmly established himself among the elite of online poker, and his name is now in the top 10 for most WCOOP titles. Fourth WCOOP Title for Anton "WhatIfGod" Bergström Anton Bergström, known online as "WhatIfGod", is another representative of the Swedish school who regularly succeeds in major series. He already has two EPT Online victories, and now four WCOOP titles. His latest success came in the WCOOP 25-H: $1,500 World Championship of Razz . The razz tournament (a poker variant where the lowest hand wins) had 45 entrants, with only seven making the money. The prize pool was $45,000. In heads-up, Bergström faced Russian player "Anton Marcus". The runner-up received $10,630 , while the winner took home $17,197 and added another trophy to his collection. Final Table Results WCOOP 25-H: $1,500 World Championship of Razz Thus, Bergström continues to prove himself as one of the strongest players in mixed and rare disciplines. Ole "wizowizo" Schemion Wins the Biggest WCOOP 2026 Prize So Far Ole "wizowizo" Schemion is one of the most famous professionals, consistently achieving high results both live and online. On September 13, he won the most expensive tournament of the series so far — WCOOP 38-H: $10,300 NLHE PKO High Roller . This tournament had 40 participants, each paying a $10,300 buy-in. The PKO (Progressive Knockout) format means players earn progressive bounties for knocking out opponents, with part of the prize pool distributed among the top finishers. The tournament also featured a star guest — Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr., who fired two bullets but couldn’t get past eighth place. After the eliminations of "hello_totti" and "Jesper8" (the latter became the "bubble boy" — the last player out before the money), the final table action heated up. Jamie "jamiedwan21" Dwan finished fifth, earning a total of $32,297 . Next out were "Piranha_n1" from Austria ($31,976) and Gabriel "gtavares10" Tavares ($54,538). The heads-up was between Schemion and Jorge "jorginho88" Abreu. Both had already secured $63,719 from the main prize pool, but there were still large progressive bounties at stake. In the end, Schemion emerged victorious, taking home a total of $139,969 — the largest WCOOP 2026 prize at the time of publication. Abreu received $87,469 for second place. Final Table Results WCOOP 38-H: $10,300 NLHE PKO High Roller This result once again confirms that Schemion remains one of the most dangerous and consistent high-stakes players. Context: What is WCOOP and Why is This Series So Important The World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP) is the largest annual online poker tournament series, held on PokerStars. The world’s top professionals and ambitious amateurs gather here to compete for prestigious titles and impressive prize money. Each tournament on the WCOOP schedule has its own buy-in, structure, and discipline (from classic Texas Hold’em to exotic formats like razz or PLO). Winning a WCOOP tournament means not only a big cash prize but also an important status trophy for any player. The series traditionally attracts attention thanks to the large number of events, variety of formats, and the opportunity to prove yourself against the best opponents on the planet. In 2026, the series once again proves its level: in just one week, bracelet holders, EPT Online champions, and well-known online regulars have battled for titles. The results of the first days of WCOOP have already gone down in history thanks to the achievements of Astedt, Bruschi, Bergström, and Schemion. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, WCOOP news is not just a roundup of elite poker events, but a source of valuable practical lessons. First, the successes of players like Niklas Astedt or Ole Schemion show that regular study, mastering different disciplines, and playing tournaments with various structures are the keys to steady growth. Even if you play in clubs with more modest buy-ins, the principles of preparation and hand analysis remain the same. Second, the popularity of PKO (Progressive Knockout) and mystery bounty formats at WCOOP is a signal for PPPoker players: these variants are becoming increasingly popular in club leagues as well. Learn the strategies for bounty tournaments, practice evaluating the value of knocking out opponents, and adapt your style to the dynamics of these events. Finally, the WCOOP results are a reminder: poker is a long-term game. Even world-class stars don’t win every tournament, but persistence, discipline, and constant learning lead to success. Use the experience of top players as motivation for your own development on PPPoker, take part in regular events, analyze your hands, and don’t be afraid to try new formats. Maybe your nickname will soon be among the winners of the biggest online series!