Brock Wilson defeated his opponent to win the US Poker Open event #6.
Brock Wilson wins another championship, dominating the US Poker Open.
In Event 6 of the 2026 US Poker Open, $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em, renowned professional player Brock Wilson once again demonstrated his top-level skills, defeating Nick Schulman in heads-up play to win the championship and the $224,000 prize.
The final was a high-level contest, with both players exchanging the lead multiple times in the one-on-one battle. Ultimately, Wilson seized control at the crucial moment, closing the gap and securing his second title in this series, while also climbing to number one on the leaderboard.
Final table results
- Brock Wilson — $224,000
- Nick Schulman — $144,000
- Jeremy Becker — $104,000
- Clemen Deng — $76,000
- Justin Vaysman — $56,000
- Michael Berk — $40,000
- Darren Elias — $32,000
Wilson is in top form and continues to "heat up" his performance.“
Brock Wilson has been a consistent high-stakes tournament winner, with career winnings exceeding $13 million and six PokerGO Tour titles.
However, his recent form has reached its peak. He previously won two titles in the PokerGO Cup and was named the best player of the series. With two more titles at the US Poker Open, he firmly holds the top spot in the leaderboard with only four games remaining, making him an undisputed favorite to win the championship.
Day 2 Highlights: Upsets and comebacks abound
The final day was full of exciting hands from the very first hand. Justin Vaysman went all-in on the flop but lost to Nick Schulman's flush draw, becoming the first player eliminated that day.
Clemen Deng then had a chance to eliminate Jeremy Becker, but the latter made a comeback by hitting a set on the flop, doubling up and changing the course of the game. Deng ultimately finished in fourth place.
During the three-player table stage, Schulman delivered a spectacular Hero Call, successfully taking down his opponent Bluff with a six-to-one advantage, eliminating Becker, and advancing to heads-up play.
One-on-one duel: a back-and-forth battle to determine the winner
Once they entered the one-on-one duel, Wilson and Schulman engaged in a fierce battle. Schulman initially took the lead, but Wilson quickly countered, and the two exchanged advantages multiple times, resulting in a close and evenly matched contest.
In the deciding hand, Schulman opened with J8, and Wilson called with KQ. The flop came QQ-10, giving Wilson trips and a control play. Ultimately, Schulman called on the river but couldn't win, and Wilson secured the victory.
Tournament Preview: Wilson's Pursuit of Annual Glory
With this victory, Wilson not only accumulated more points but also significantly improved his chances of winning the US Poker Open Championship. If he can maintain his current form, he is very likely to deliver a dominant performance in this series.
Overall, the 2026 US Poker Open is highly competitive, featuring a host of top players, and Brock Wilson is undoubtedly one of the most dominant players at present.
Advanced Thinking Review: From "Knowing How to Play Cards" to "Making the Right Decisions"
When you stop just looking at your own hand, what truly sets you apart is how well you understand Range, EV, Blocker, position, and overall betting strategy.
The following advanced thinking methods are key to most players' progress from "occasionally getting it right" to "long-term stable profitability":
[Range Thinking] How to truly apply Range thinking in actual gameplay? Hand review and analysis.
[River Decision Making] How does the Blocker influence River's calling, raising, and folding? Strategy Breakdown
[Result Bias] EV vs Result: Why did we still lose even when we bet correctly? Retrospective Analysis
[Bluff Core] What constitutes proper Bluff? Hand replay analysis
[Semi-Bluff Timing] When is the most profitable time to use a semi-bluff? Strategy Analysis
[Bet Line] How to construct a complete betting line? Practical analysis and review.
[Position Advantage] Why does position directly influence your every decision? Hand Analysis
[SPR Application] How does SPR affect your playing style and pot planning? Strategy Analysis
[Vulnerability Analysis] How to identify vulnerabilities in an opponent's Range vulnerability? Post-mortem analysis and breakdown.
[Marginal Hands Problem] Why do expert players rarely play marginal hands? Decision Analysis
[Three-Street Planning] How to Design a Three-Street Plan for Flop, Turn, and River? Practical Analysis
[Fold Equity Pressure] How to Create Fold Equity? Hand Replay Analysis
[Area Contraction] How to analyze the process of the opponent's area being compressed? Strategy breakdown
[Strategy Selection] Balance vs. Exploit: Which to Choose in Practice? Retrospective Analysis
[Long-Term Profitability] How to Train a Long-Term EV Mindset? Decision Model Analysis
The biggest difference between advanced players and casual players isn't remembering more terminology, but rather the ability to integrate range, EV, position, blocking cards, and betting lines in every decision. Through these advanced thought processes, you can gradually build a more complete Texas Hold'em decision-making framework.