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High-Stakes Action Heats Up at the 2026 U.S. Poker Open in Las Vegas
- Brock Wilson wins in Events #1 and #6, earning over $345,000.
- Alex Foxen claims victory in Event #7, defeating Jeremy Ausmus.
- Joao Simao leads Event #8 with $292,800 top prize in sights.
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The 2026 U.S. Poker Open at ARIA Resort & Casino sees Brock Wilson and Alex Foxen secure major titles. Currently, Joao Simao leads Event #8 with a $292,800 top prize on the line as the high-stakes series enters its final days.
The 2026 U.S. Poker Open is currently in full swing at the prestigious PokerGO Studio inside the ARIA Resort & Casino. Running from Friday, April 10, through Wednesday, April 22, 2026, this elite high-roller series has already seen world-class performances and massive payouts.
Champion Results
The series kicked off with a bang as Brock Wilson secured a victory in Event #1, taking home $120,900. He later proved his dominance by becoming the first multi-time winner of the series, clinching Event #6 for a massive $224,000 prize.
Other notable champions include Alex Foxen, who defeated Jeremy Ausmus in a tough heads-up battle to claim $210,000 in Event #7.
2026 U.S. Poker Open Winners
|
Events |
Winner | Prize | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event #7: $10,000 NLH (Apr 17-18) | Alex Foxen | $210,000 | Jeremy Ausmus |
| Event #6: $10,000 NLH (Apr 16-17) | Brock Wilson | $224,000 | Nick Schulman |
| Event #5: $10,000 NLH (Apr 15-16) | Peter Placey | $224,000 | Qinghai Pan |
| Event #4: $10,000 NLH (Apr 14-15) | Kristen Foxen | $198,000 | Jeremy Ausmus |
| Event #3: $5,000 NLH (Apr 13-14) | Cherish Andrews | $143,750 | Adam Hendrix |
| Event #2: $5,000 NLH (Apr 11-13) | Clemen Deng | $127,400 | Peter Mugar |
| Event #1: $5,000 NLH (Apr 10-11) | Brock Wilson | $120,900 | Jeremy Ausmus |
Simao Leads the Way in Event #8: $15,000 NLH
The momentum continued with Event #8: $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em, attracting a competitive field of 61 entries. This turnout generated a substantial $915,000 prize pool, ensuring high stakes as the field narrowed.
Day 1 has officially concluded, with the bubble bursting to guarantee the final nine players a minimum cash of $27,450. However, all eyes are on the top prize of $292,800 reserved for the winner.
Joao Simao ended the night as the commanding chip leader, having navigated the tough field to bag the largest stack. He is followed closely by Zach Bruch, who is the only other player to cross the seven-figure chip mark.
As the final table approaches, the competition remains fierce with several elite pros still in contention for the title.
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