The Banch couple won four WSOPC rings in a single series

Eric and Loren Bunch won four WSOP Circuit championship rings at Hard Rock Tulsa, setting a unique family achievement in the poker world.

A rare story has unfolded at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) at Hard Rock Tulsa: the married couple Eric and Lauren Bunch have already won four WSOPC championship rings between them in a single series, and they still have a chance to increase that number. Both players are showing impressive form, and their achievements are attracting attention not only from poker fans in Oklahoma but from the global poker community as well. Eric and Lauren Bunch’s Road to Four WSOPC Tulsa Rings The WSOPC Tulsa series began on August 26, and right at the start, Eric Bunch, a professional player from Collinsville, Oklahoma, with over $2,000,000 in winnings according to Hendon Mob, claimed victory in the opening event of the series — the $400 Opener, earning $16,939 and his third WSOPC ring. However, in the third event of the series, his wife Lauren Bunch took the initiative. She won Event #3: $300 Pot Limit Omaha (PLO), taking home $8,245 and her third WSOPC ring. Notably, Lauren has collected all three of her rings in less than a year and a half: she won her first in July 2025 at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant in the Ladies event, and her second this March, also in a ladies’ tournament at the Hard Rock Tulsa stop. Tournament Success: Detailed Final Table Results Final Table Event #3: $300 Pot Limit Omaha Winner: Lauren Bunch — $8,245 (3rd WSOPC ring) In this tournament, Lauren confidently made her way through the field and claimed victory, adding another gold ring to her collection. Final Table Event #4: $400 Mini Main Winner: Eric Bunch — $46,800 (4th WSOPC ring) 2nd place: Jonathan Braker The next success came quickly: in Event #4 ($400 Mini Main), Eric Bunch once again came out on top, defeating Jonathan Braker heads-up and earning $46,800. This marked his fourth WSOPC ring. Final Table Event #9: $400 40-40-40 Winner: Eric Bunch — $27,205 (5th WSOPC ring) Eric didn’t stop there: in Event #9 ($400 40-40-40), he once again took first place, winning $27,205 and his fifth WSOPC title. Four of these five rings were won just this year, with his first coming in July 2022 at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant. Other Winners and Key Events of the WSOPC Tulsa Series The WSOPC Tulsa series runs until September 7, with several major tournaments still ahead, including the Main Event with a $1,700 buy-in starting September 4. In addition to the Bunch family’s success, other players have also made their mark: Lucas Littell — winner of Event #2: $400 NLH, prize $10,439 Craig Cantrell — winner of Event #5: $300 Seniors, prize $15,426 Dylan Murrell — winner of Event #6: $400 NLH, prize $10,463 Thus, the series has already delivered plenty of exciting moments and unexpected outcomes for spectators. Poker Couples in WSOP History: Context and Comparisons While Eric and Lauren Bunch’s achievements are impressive, they are not the only couple to have achieved significant results at the WSOP. In 2017, Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov won bracelets in the Tag Team event. Last summer, Alex and Kristen Foxen also both became bracelet winners: Kristen claimed her sixth bracelet and $1,773,083 in the $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em, while Alex won his fourth bracelet and $594,246 in the $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em a few weeks later. Nevertheless, four WSOPC rings between two people in a single series is a unique result, even by the standards of the world poker elite. Prize Tables and Final Table Results Event #3: $300 Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) — Final Table 1st place: Lauren Bunch — $8,245 Event #4: $400 Mini Main — Final Table 1st place: Eric Bunch — $46,800 2nd place: Jonathan Braker Event #9: $400 40-40-40 — Final Table 1st place: Eric Bunch — $27,205 Other Winners of the WSOPC Tulsa Series Lucas Littell — Event #2: $400 NLH — $10,439 Craig Cantrell — Event #5: $300 Seniors — $15,426 Dylan Murrell — Event #6: $400 NLH — $10,463 What This Means for PPPoker Club Players The success story of Eric and Lauren Bunch at WSOPC Tulsa shows that consistent work on your game and regular participation in tournaments can lead to outstanding results, even at the most prestigious series. For PPPoker club players, this is a great example of how important it is not only to develop your skills but also to not be afraid to try new formats and disciplines — such as Pot Limit Omaha or tournaments with unusual structures like 40-40-40. Moreover, the couple’s achievements demonstrate that support and shared motivation can significantly increase your chances of success. Players from PPPoker clubs can use this experience by teaming up, discussing hands, and analyzing their play together to grow faster and more effectively. Finally, participating in regular PPPoker club series and tournaments is not only a chance to win prizes but also an opportunity to prepare for major live events, where the experience gained in online clubs can become a decisive advantage.