Renan Bruski captured his fourth WCOOP 2026 title and moved into the top six.

Brazilian pro Renan Bruschi claimed his fourth title at WCOOP 2026, moving up to sixth place in the series' history. His success confirms his status as one of the best online poker players.

Renan Bruschi wins his fourth WCOOP 2026 title and moves up to sixth place in series history Renan Bruschi: Four titles in one series and sixth place in the WCOOP rankings Brazilian pro Renan "Internett93o" Bruschi continues to impress online poker fans: at the 2026 World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP), he added four new titles to his collection. Bruschi first became a WCOOP champion in 2022, when he won the prestigious $5,200 NLHE Titans PKO tournament, earning $173,293. Just four years later, Renan now has 13 WCOOP titles—making him sixth in the all-time series rankings. During WCOOP 2026, Bruschi stood out in several tournaments. He first won the $530 NLHE Mystery Bounty Wednesday Surprise, then took down the $1,050 NL 2-7 Single Draw. In the final days of the series, he claimed two more trophies: victory in the $1,050 NLHE Turbo for $21,189 and a win in the $530 NLHE PKO Bounty Builder High Roller, earning $23,772. Bruschi’s victory in the $1,050 NLHE Turbo was especially impressive. The final table featured some of the toughest players: among his opponents were Gabriel "gtavares10" Tavares, "IgammilI€120", Ognyan "cocojamb0" Dimov, Audrius "Stakelis24" Stakelis, Jonathan "Proudflop" Proudfoot, and the eventual runner-up, Alisson "heyalisson" Pekazhevich. Any of them could have been a worthy champion, but it was Bruschi who managed to come out on top in such a star-studded field. Thanks to these achievements, Renan Bruschi climbed to sixth place in the all-time WCOOP title rankings, tying Tobias "Senkel92" Leknes (both with 13 wins). Now Bruschi is just one step behind legends like Joao "Naza114" Vieira, Niklas "Lena900" Astedt, and Denis "aDrENalin710" Strebkov, each with 14 titles. Other WCOOP stars: new victories and records During these same days, several well-known regulars added to their WCOOP trophy collections. The player "IgammilI€120" won two tournaments, including one of the most expensive and prestigious—the $5,200 NLHE Titans. In heads-up, he defeated Samuel "€urop€an" Vousden, securing his sixth WCOOP title and a $98,517 prize. "IgammilI€120" then became champion in the $5,200 NLHE PKO Bounty Builder SHR, earning another $88,644 and claiming his seventh WCOOP victory. Swedish player "flerrehuve" also notched his sixth series title, winning the $1,050 NLHE 7-Max PKO among 86 entrants and taking home $27,796. For Austrian Dinesh "NastyMinder" Alt, WCOOP 2026 marked a comeback: he broke a five-year winless streak by capturing his fourth trophy in the $109 NLHE 7-Max PKO and pocketing $11,230. Estonian Markku "markovitsus" Koplimaa also claimed his fourth WCOOP title, winning the $530 NLHE Titans for $81,726. Recent WCOOP Tournament Winners Renan "Internett93o" Bruschi : $530 NLHE Mystery Bounty Wednesday Surprise, $1,050 NL 2-7 Single Draw, $1,050 NLHE Turbo ($21,189), $530 NLHE PKO Bounty Builder High Roller ($23,772) "IgammilI€120" : $5,200 NLHE Titans ($98,517), $5,200 NLHE PKO Bounty Builder SHR ($88,644) "flerrehuve" : $1,050 NLHE 7-Max PKO ($27,796) Dinesh "NastyMinder" Alt : $109 NLHE 7-Max PKO ($11,230) Markku "markovitsus" Koplimaa : $530 NLHE Titans ($81,726) Main Events of WCOOP 2026: NLHE Main Events Begin On September 27 at 17:30 UK time, PokerStars will host the trio of series Main Events—NLHE Main Events with buy-ins of $109, $1,050, and $10,300. Each of these tournaments is not only prestigious but also features impressive guarantees: $1,250,000, $2,000,000, and $2,500,000 respectively. Thanks to the deep structure, all three Main Events will run over four days, giving players maximum opportunity to showcase their poker skills. Last year’s Main Event champions were: Rayan "beriuzy" Chamas — winner of the $109 WCOOP Main Event ($212,826) "MiMikyolo" — winner of the $1,050 Main Event ($487,131) Simon "TaxationIsTheft" Gilles — winner of the $10,300 Main Event ($736,327) For players not ready to pay the full buy-in, PokerStars runs satellites around the clock for all three Main Events. This is a great opportunity to enter elite tournaments with minimal investment and compete for huge prizes. Brief profiles of key players Renan "Internett93o" Bruschi — one of the most successful Brazilian online poker players, holder of 13 WCOOP titles. "IgammilI€120" — Belarusian high-stakes specialist, seven-time WCOOP champion. Gabriel "gtavares10" Tavares , Ognyan "cocojamb0" Dimov , Audrius "Stakelis24" Stakelis , Jonathan "Proudflop" Proudfoot , Alisson "heyalisson" Pekazhevich — players who regularly reach the final tables of major online series. Joao "Naza114" Vieira , Niklas "Lena900" Astedt , Denis "aDrENalin710" Strebkov — players leading the WCOOP title count with 14 wins each. Dinesh "NastyMinder" Alt — Austrian pro, four-time WCOOP champion. Markku "markovitsus" Koplimaa — Estonian player, also a four-time series champion. Statistics and historical context The WCOOP series on PokerStars is the largest annual online poker festival, attracting the best players from around the world. Over the years, a special ranking has formed based on the number of WCOOP titles won. Currently, Joao Vieira, Niklas Astedt, and Denis Strebkov lead with 14 wins each, while Renan Bruschi and Tobias Leknes share sixth place with 13 titles. In 2026, several players have closed in on the leaders, adding intrigue to the race for the title of the most successful player in WCOOP history. One of the key features of the series remains its large guarantees and variety of formats: from classic NLHE to exotic games like 2-7 Single Draw and PKO (Progressive Knockout), where part of the prize pool is awarded for knocking out opponents. Tournaments with these structures require special strategy and allow players to showcase their skills not only in standard hands but also in bounty battles. What this means for PPPoker club players For PPPoker club members, the successes of players at WCOOP are not only inspiring but also offer practical lessons to learn from. First, the victories of Renan Bruschi and other regulars show how important it is to work on your game consistently and adapt to different tournament formats. Even in fields with the toughest opponents, you can succeed if you use smart strategy and analyze your opponents’ play. Second, the variety of formats at WCOOP—from PKO to 2-7 Single Draw—highlights the importance of learning different types of poker. PPPoker clubs regularly host tournaments with various disciplines and structures, helping players develop flexible thinking and expand their poker arsenal. Take advantage of this: try new formats, practice final table play, and learn from the best. Finally, the story of success through satellites on PokerStars is also relevant for PPPoker: even if your bankroll is limited, there’s always a chance to enter major events through qualifiers. Keep an eye on the club satellite schedule, don’t miss your chance to win a ticket to a prestigious tournament—and maybe your story will be the next online poker sensation.