Shaun Deeb won his eighth WSOP bracelet at WSOPE 2024

American professional Shaun Deeb claimed his eighth WSOP gold bracelet by winning the €25,000 No-Limit Hold’em GGMillion€ event at the 2024 WSOPE in Rozvadov.

In November 2024, at the prestigious World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) held at King's Resort in Rozvadov, Germany, Event #13: €25,000 No-Limit Hold’em GGMillion€ concluded. The standout player of the event was American pro Shaun Deeb , who captured his eighth WSOP gold bracelet, further solidifying his status among the greatest players in poker history. Shaun Deeb — Eighth Bracelet and Redemption in Europe Deeb’s victory in the €25,000 buy-in event marked his second WSOP title of 2024. Earlier that summer in Las Vegas, he took down the $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event, earning the largest prize of his career — $2,957,229 . In Rozvadov, Deeb topped a field of 38 participants and claimed €329,000 for first place. The tournament gained extra intrigue thanks to a rematch with Zdenek Zizka — a backgammon champion who, in July, denied Deeb back-to-back bracelets by defeating him heads-up in the $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em event. This time, Zizka finished third for €142,000 , losing to Deeb in a classic coin flip (sixes versus AK). Deeb noted that he and Zizka often ended up at the same table and even joked about not wanting to play against each other because of the “softness” of the field. Nevertheless, fate brought them together again at the final table. In heads-up play, Deeb faced Iago Savino . In one of the pivotal hands, Deeb was at risk of elimination but spiked an ace to survive, then managed to turn the tide and secure the win. Savino earned €219,000 for his runner-up finish. Event #13: €25,000 NLH GGMillion€ — Details and Results This high-stakes tournament drew just 38 entries (including three from Deeb himself), creating a prize pool of €920,000 . This was the second smallest field in the modern era of live WSOP bracelet events (only the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop in 2018 had fewer, with 27 players). On Day 1, 13 players advanced from 18 entries, with another 20 registrations added on Day 2. The field featured well-known professionals and bracelet winners from the current series. Final Payout Table Event #13: €25,000 NLH GGMillion€ 1st place — Shaun Deeb — €329,000 2nd place — Iago Savino — €219,000 3rd place — Zdenek Zizka — €142,000 4th place — Ioannis Angelou Konstas — €98,000 5th place — Jan-Peter Jachtmann — €73,000 6th place — Sirzat Hissou — €59,000 On the final day, Mariusz Golinski was among the first to bust, followed by Thomas Eychenne (who fired multiple bullets), Emilien Pitavy , and Fahredin Mustafov , who were eliminated in a three-way all-in. After late registration closed, Alessandro Pichierri exited, as did bracelet winners from earlier in the week Martin Kabrhel (who lost with 5-4s against Salih Atac’s Q-T) and Renji Mao . Ren Lin also busted, losing to “Lady Gaga,” and the only woman in the field, Jessica Teusl , despite starting the day second in chips, failed to reach the money. As the final table approached, the field was down to nine players, with Iago Savino leading in chips and Ioannis Angelou Konstas second. Savino eliminated Max Neugebauer , the 2023 WSOPE Main Event champion, by flopping a straight. Jan-Peter Jachtmann sent Said Madani to the rail in eighth place, after which a lengthy bubble battle ensued. For three and a half hours, no one was eliminated: Luka Bojovic doubled up twice, while Sirzat Hissou and Shaun Deeb also managed to double their stacks. Eventually, Bojovic and Hissou both found themselves at risk in the same hand and busted together against Savino, who made a set. Thanks to a 5,000-chip advantage, Hissou finished sixth and received the minimum payout, while Bojovic was the bubble boy. Next, Ioannis Angelou Konstas doubled up with a short stack but soon busted in fourth place. The key moment came in a hand between Deeb and Zizka: Zizka’s pocket sixes couldn’t hold against Deeb’s AK, and Zizka finished third. In heads-up play, Deeb started behind in chips but quickly doubled up and closed out the victory. Historical Context and Deeb’s Place in WSOP Rankings With this win, Shaun Deeb tied the bracelet count (8) of such notable players as Michael Mizrachi and Benny Glaser (the latter had 5 bracelets before this summer). Deeb now sits seventh on the all-time WSOP list, trailing only Phil Hellmuth (17 bracelets), Erik Seidel (11), Phil Ivey (11), Doyle Brunson (10), Johnny Chan (10), and Johnny Moss (9). According to The Hendon Mob, Deeb’s total live tournament earnings exceed $17,000,000 . In 2024, he also claimed the WSOP Player of the Year title, though some in the community felt Michael Mizrachi was more deserving, having won both the Main Event and the Poker Players Championship. Nevertheless, Deeb demonstrated consistent results not only in Las Vegas but also at the European series, further cementing his reputation as one of the game’s elite. It’s also worth noting that Deeb is considered a virtual lock for the Poker Hall of Fame once he reaches the required age (40 — next year). The Road to Victory: From a Rough Start to a Gold Bracelet Interestingly, Deeb’s day got off to a far from ideal start. He was supposed to begin in a great spot as second in chips in the Lucky 7’s tournament, but didn’t show up at the start: according to him, he celebrated his previous success a bit too hard, woke up to his alarm, but fell back asleep and arrived an hour and a half late. As a result, he quickly lost his stack and busted. But that didn’t stop Deeb: he immediately registered for the €25,000 GGMillion€ , but things didn’t go well there either — his first two attempts ended in quick bustouts (both times in under 20 minutes). Only on his third try did Deeb manage to gain traction and make it all the way to the final table. Deeb himself noted that the atmosphere at King’s Resort helps him focus: “When I come to a stop, I just want to play poker, and here nothing distracts me. Just poker, a little drinking, and great food. They really take care of poker players here.” Key Moments of the Final Table The final table began with Iago Savino as the clear chip leader, who eliminated Max Neugebauer (2023 WSOPE Main Event champion) by making a straight. Jan-Peter Jachtmann knocked out Said Madani in eighth place, after which a prolonged bubble battle began: no one wanted to bust short of the money, and for three and a half hours there were no eliminations. In the decisive hand, Luka Bojovic and Sirzat Hissou were both all-in against Savino, who made a set and scored a double knockout. Thanks to a 5,000-chip difference, Hissou received the minimum payout for sixth place, while Bojovic was the bubble boy. Eliminations then came more quickly: Jan-Peter Jachtmann exited in fifth place, Ioannis Angelou Konstas in fourth. The climax was the hand between Shaun Deeb and Zdenek Zizka , where Deeb won a coin flip and advanced to heads-up against Savino. Despite starting behind in chips, Deeb doubled up and closed out the match for the win. Tournament Format and Features The €25,000 NLH GGMillion€ tournament was played under classic No-Limit Hold’em rules — the most popular form of poker, where there is no cap on the amount you can bet at any point in a hand. The €25,000 buy-in ensured a high level of competition and attracted top professionals. The tournament allowed re-entry, which several players took advantage of, including Deeb himself (three entries). Late registration was open for the first three levels of Day 2. The prize pool was distributed among the top six finishers. The final table and bubble play (the last spot not to make the money) were marked by drawn-out and cautious action, which is typical for high buy-in tournaments with short stacks in the late stages. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this story is a great example of how important persistence, mental resilience, and the ability to quickly regroup after setbacks can be. Even if your day starts with a disappointing result or a couple of quick bustouts, as happened to Shaun Deeb, there’s always a chance to shine in the next tournament or even in the same series if you stay focused and keep your confidence. It’s also worth noting how experienced players make use of re-entry opportunities and adapt to tournament structures: smart bankroll management, understanding short stack dynamics and bubble play — all of this can be practiced at regular PPPoker club events to prepare for more serious tournaments. Finally, Deeb’s example shows that even in small but high-stakes fields, every entry and every hand matters immensely. For PPPoker club players, this is a reason to reflect on the quality of their game, work on their mistakes, and strive for constant improvement — because these are the qualities that separate champions from the rest.