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Michael Mizrachi Wins 9th WSOP Bracelet in $10K PLO

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Michael Mizrachi wins 2026 WSOP $10K Pot-Limit Omaha, earning his 9th bracelet.
Joins an elite group of eight players with 9+ WSOP golds; takes home $1.35M.
Targets Phil Hellmuth’s record, continuing his relentless tournament pursuit.

The debate over poker’s all-time greatest players requires looking at sustained dominance across multiple eras and disciplines. Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi added another undeniable pillar to his Hall of Fame legacy by outlasting an elite field in the 2026 World Series of Poker $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship.

At 45 years old, Mizrachi captured a massive $1,350,203 first-place prize and the ninth gold bracelet of his career, reminding the poker community that his competitive drive remains entirely unmatched.

Event #70 Final Table Payouts & Historical Company

With this victory, Mizrachi ascends into one of the most exclusive tiers in poker history. He becomes one of only eight players to hold at least nine WSOP titles, drawing level with contemporary mixed-game master Benny Glaser and the legendary Johnny Moss.

2026 World Series of Poker $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship

The complete breakdown of the Event #70 final table prize distribution showcases the international field Mizrachi had to conquer:

Place	Player	Country	Prize
1	Michael Mizrachi	United States	$1,350,203
2	Zarvan Tumboli	India	$900,088
3	Michael Hahn	United States	$627,832
4	Martin Zamani	United States	$445,080
5	Ian Matakis	United States	$320,763
6	Raj Vohra	United States	$235,073
7	Jesse Lonis	United States	$175,233
8	Toby Joyce	Ireland	$132,908

Chasing Hellmuth’s Legacy and the Next Live Event

In post-tournament conversations, Mizrachi made it clear that changing variants this summer was highly intentional. After dominating the $50,000 Poker Players Championship four separate times over his career alongside his historic Main Event win, "The Grinder" admitted that capturing a premier Pot-Limit Omaha accolade brought a refreshing spark to his portfolio.

Instead of stepping away to celebrate his million-dollar payday with the Main Event right around the corner, Mizrachi highlighted his long-term goal of hunting down Phil Hellmuth’s all-time record of 17 bracelets.

To maintain a trajectory of winning two or three pieces of gold hardware a year, he opted against an extended break, choosing instead to relax for one evening with family before late-registering straight into the upcoming $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Championship.

Cracking "The Gorilla" and Navigating a Resilient Heads-Up Match

Mizrachi’s path to the winner's circle was anchored by a wire-to-wire chip lead that began late on Day 1. The defining moment of the tournament occurred when high-stakes pro Jesse "The Gorilla" Lonis briefly snatched the lead and attempted to apply maximum pressure.

In the largest pot of the event, Mizrachi stood his ground, calling a preflop raise and a heavy continuation wager before moving all-in on the turn with a pair of aces. Lonis called with second pair and a gutshot draw, but failed to improve on the river, handing Mizrachi a massive double-up and control of the table.

After systematically eliminating Toby Joyce, Lonis, Ian Matakis, and Martin Zamani to close out Day 3, Mizrachi entered the final day holding roughly 80% of the total chips in play. India's Zarvan Tumboli put up a fierce counter-attack, doubling up multiple times and hitting a turn flush against Mizrachi's two pair to prolong the match. Following Michael Hahn’s third-place exit, Tumboli even closed the gap further after winning a full house cooler.

However, Mizrachi re-established a 5:1 advantage by rivering a full house against Tumboli’s trips. On the final hand, Tumboli got his chips into the middle with pocket aces and was a single card away from another survival double-up, but Mizrachi hit his wrap straight on the river to secure the historic win.

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