Nick Schulman wins his eighth WSOP gold bracelet! His victory at the HORSE event adds another poker legend to his career.

Nick Schulman wins his eighth gold bracelet in his career.

The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) will once again witness a legendary figure write a new chapter.

American professional poker player Nick Schulman defeated a large field in Event #40: **$1,500 HORSE** to win the championship, taking home $212,551 and his eighth WSOP gold bracelet.

This victory not only solidified Schulman's position as a top hybrid game player, but also propelled him further up the WSOP all-time gold bracelet rankings.

For this star player who has already been inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame, gold bracelets may no longer be unfamiliar, but each victory is still of great significance.

The HORSE competition tests all-around abilities.

HORSE has always been regarded as one of the most effective tournament formats in poker for testing overall skill.

The competition consists of five different poker games played in rotation:

• Limit Hold'em
• Omaha Hi-Lo
• Razz
• Seven Card Stud
• Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo

Players not only need to be proficient in Texas Hold'em, but also need to have a strong foundation in mixed games.

Therefore, players who can win the HORSE tournament are often considered to be truly well-rounded poker masters.

Schulman has been one of the most respected figures in the field of hybrid games for many years.

The final table was star-studded.

This competition attracted a large number of skilled mixed-game players.

Even after reaching the final table, the competition remained fierce.

Schulman faced challenges from several experienced professional players, but he maintained a steady pace throughout.

He demonstrated a high degree of adaptability during the rotation of various games.

Especially in the Razz and Stud projects, Schulman successfully won key pots multiple times, gradually establishing a leading advantage.

These details also demonstrate his profound skill in hybrid games.

Successfully taking control of the situation at the critical stage

After entering the second half of the match, Schulman began to take control of the game.

Faced with frequent counterattacks from short-pick players, he used his extensive experience to continuously apply pressure.

In several key confrontations, he successfully forced his opponents to make mistakes and pocketed a large number of scorecards.

As the competition progressed, he gradually widened the gap between himself and the other players.

Ultimately, with only three players remaining, Schulman emerged as the favorite to win the championship.

The champion's one-on-one duel showcased his kingly demeanor.

Even in the final one-on-one duel, Schulman remained highly focused.

Although his opponents attempted to launch a counterattack, they were unable to break through his defenses.

With consistent performance and extensive tournament experience, Schulman ultimately secured the final crucial pot.

The moment the victory was officially confirmed, the entire stadium erupted in applause.

This Poker Hall of Famer has once again stepped onto the WSOP championship stage.

And the number of his gold bracelets has officially reached an astonishing eight.

What do the eight gold bracelets represent?

Throughout the long history of the WSOP, only a handful of players have won eight or more gold bracelets.

Schulman is now ranked alongside many poker legends.

What's even more remarkable is that most of his championships came from highly competitive mixed-game tournaments.

This has led many professional poker players to consider him one of the most well-rounded poker players of our time.

In addition to his tournament results, Schulman is a regular at high-stakes cash games and also serves as a commentator for several major poker tournaments, enjoying immense popularity in the global poker community.

Continuing to catch up with the great historical records

With his eighth gold bracelet, Schulman is one step closer to becoming the all-time leading winner of a WSOP gold bracelet.

Phil Hellmuth currently holds the top spot on the WSOP all-time gold bracelet list.

Although there is still a long way to go to catch up with this record, given Schulman's current competitive form, he still has the ability to continue accumulating championships.

Especially in mixed game events, he is always a popular choice for every event.

Event #40: $1, 500 HORSE Final Table Results

The legend continues

For many poker players, a WSOP gold bracelet is enough to mark the pinnacle of their career.

But for Nick Schulman, the eighth gold bracelet seems to be just another new milestone.

From a high-stakes cash game star to a Poker Hall of Famer and now an eight-time champion, Schulman continues to prove himself as one of the world's top all-around poker players.

With the 2026 WSOP still ongoing, this legendary figure may have another opportunity to add further glory to his resume.

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