Bryce Yockey once again claimed the title, winning his third WSOP gold bracelet.
The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) will once again crown a mixed game champion.
In Event #18:$10,000 Dealer's Choice ChampionshipIn the WSOP, American professional poker player Bryce Yockey defeated numerous top mixed-game players to win the championship prize of $311,349 and his third WSOP gold bracelet.
This marks Yockey's return to the WSOP podium, following his victories in 2017 and 2024.
After the match, he said that Dealer's Choice has always been one of his favorite tournaments, and winning against such a high-caliber field makes this championship all the more precious.
Dealer's Choice Championship tests all-around strength
The Dealer's Choice Championship is considered by many professional players to be one of the most technically demanding tournaments in the WSOP.
Unlike a single poker event, players can take turns choosing different games to compete in, including:
- Pot-Limit Omaha
- Omaha Hi-Lo
- Badugi
- 2-7 Triple Draw
- Stud
- Stud Hi-Lo
- Big O
- No-Limit Hold'em
Various poker variations.
Therefore, to win this competition, the athlete must possess extremely comprehensive technical skills.
Jake Schwartz is just one step away from his dream.
One of the most captivating stories of this event was Jake Schwartz's attempt to win his first WSOP gold bracelet.
Schwartz entered the final table with a commanding lead at the end of the previous day of competition.
Many believe this will be his best chance to end his years-long wait.
However, the situation changed drastically on the day of the finals.
Yockey gradually closed the chip deficit and continued to gain an advantage in key pots.
Although Schwartz successfully made it to the one-on-one stage, he was still unable to overcome the final obstacle and once again missed out on the gold bracelet.
The final table was packed with top players.
This year's Dealer's Choice Championship has attracted a large number of mixed game experts to participate.
Once you reach the final table, the competition becomes even more intense.
The final table results are as follows:
| Ranking | player | bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryce Yockey | $311,349 |
| 2 | Jake Schwartz | $207,554 |
| 3 | Ryan Hoenig | $142,579 |
| 4 | Matthew Schreiber | $100,490 |
| 5 | Scott Seiver | $72,787 |
| 6 | Dylan Smith | $54,135 |
This list includes almost all of the most representative professional players in the field of hybrid games today.
Winning the championship with such a strong lineup once again proves Yockey's world-class strength.
A thrilling comeback unfolded on the final day.
When the final day began, Jake Schwartz had more than half of the scoreboards on the field.
Bryce Yockey is in the chasing position.
However, as the game progressed, Yockey demonstrated extremely high efficiency.
In multiple game projects, he successfully used his experience to continuously erode his opponents' chips.
Especially in projects like the 2-7 Triple Draw and Omaha Hi-Lo, Yockey won several important pots.
Once the game moved to a three-player table, he gradually gained the upper hand.
He ultimately pulled off a comeback in the one-on-one match and won the championship.
Another championship title added to the hybrid game expert's resume.
Bryce Yockey has long been considered one of the best hybrid gamers in the United States.
Over the past few years, he has not only achieved great results at the WSOP, but has also been active in the high-stakes mixed game scene.
With this victory, his WSOP gold bracelet count officially reaches three.
For many professional players, the Dealer's Choice Championship is even more prestigious than some major Texas Hold'em tournaments.
This is because it means that the player is highly competitive across a wide range of game genres.
The top king in the hybrid game field
In recent years, Bryce Yockey has gradually become one of the most representative names in the hybrid gaming scene.
Whether it's Dealer's Choice, Omaha, Stud, or Draw Games, he has demonstrated a strong ability to adapt.
This victory not only brought him more than $310,000 in prize money, but also added an important honor to his professional resume.
For Jake Schwartz, although he missed out on his first title again, his runner-up finish still proves that he has the ability to win the gold bracelet.
With the 2026 WSOP still ongoing, the two mixed-game masters will have another chance to challenge for the championship.
Event #18: $10,000 Dealer's Choice Championship Final Table Results
| Ranking | player | country | bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryce Yockey | United States | $311,349 |
| 2 | Jake Schwartz | United States | $207,554 |
| 3 | Ryan Hoenig | United States | $142,579 |
| 4 | Matthew Schreiber | United States | $100,490 |
| 5 | Scott Seiver | United States | $72,787 |
| 6 | Dylan Smith | United States | $54,135 |
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