Nathan Gamble makes history! He wins his third WSOP gold bracelet and becomes the new champion of the PLO8 Championship.

Nathan Gamble wins his third WSOP gold bracelet.

The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) will crown another mixed-game champion.

In Event #33:$10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo ChampionshipIn the tournament, American professional poker player Nathan Gamble successfully defeated a top field to win the championship, taking home a prize of $470,437 and his third WSOP gold bracelet.

This victory was not only a significant milestone in his career, but also officially made him one of the few PLO8 specialists in WSOP history to have three gold bracelets.

After the competition, Gamble admitted that winning the gold bracelet again in his best game made it all the more precious.

The high-profile championship tournament attracted top players to participate.

As one of the most technically demanding tournaments in the WSOP, the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Championship has always attracted the world's best hybrid game players.

This year's competition attracted 258 participants, with a total prize pool exceeding US$2.4 million.

The list of participants is star-studded, including:

• Justin Liberto
• Bryce Yockey
• Daniel Negreanu
• Ben Lamb
• Erik Seidel
• Dylan Weisman

Many well-known professional poker players.

In such a high-level competitive environment, every decision can affect the final champion.

Day 3: Strong lead into the finals

Nathan Gamble had already established a huge advantage before the final day of the competition.

At that point, there were only five players left on the field, and Gamble was far ahead with more than half of the chips on the field.

Although PLO8 is a highly volatile game, Gamble maintained a consistent performance throughout the final table.

With a solid foundation in PLO8 theory and rich practical experience, he successfully controlled the pace of the game.

From the beginning of the match to the final one-on-one stage, he maintained a lead for almost the entire time.

Justin Liberto's attempt to win his third title fails.

One of his biggest rivals at the final table is Justin Liberto, who also has two WSOP gold bracelets.

Liberto was also considered a favorite to win after Day 2.

However, on the final day, he was unable to close the gap with Gamble.

After several key pot losses, Liberto's chip stack was gradually eroded.

He was ultimately eliminated in the later stages, missing out on his third gold bracelet.

Nevertheless, Liberto still won a substantial prize, once again demonstrating its competitiveness in the hybrid gaming field.

The champion demonstrated dominance in the one-on-one match.

As other players were eliminated one after another, the competition finally entered the champion's one-on-one stage.

Even against their final opponent, Gamble maintained a strong dominance.

In the PLO8 format, players need to compete for both high and low cards simultaneously, making the calculation and strategy for each pot more complex.

However, Gamble demonstrated top-notch judgment at crucial moments.

Several victories in key pots allowed him to quickly widen the gap.

Ultimately, he won the decisive pot and officially secured the championship.

The special significance of the third gold bracelet

Nathan Gamble's first three WSOP gold bracelets all came from different major tournaments.

His victory in the PLO8 Championship is considered by many to be one of the most iconic wins of his career.

The reason is:

• The tournament buy-in is as high as $10,000.
• Gathering the world's strongest PLO8 players
• The champion's prize money is close to $500,000
• It is part of the WSOP official championship event.

Winning such a high-level competition is enough to prove their world-class strength.

PLO8 Expert's Best Proof

For many years, Nathan Gamble has been considered one of the world's best Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo players.

In addition to the WSOP, he has also achieved remarkable results in various mixed game series.

Many professional poker players believe that PLO8 not only requires mathematical calculation skills, but also tests players' understanding of the high-low hand splitting mechanism.

Gamble is one of the most representative experts in this field.

This championship once again proves his dominance in the event.

Event #33: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Championship Final Table Results

Hybrid game king adds another glory

For many professional poker players, a WSOP gold bracelet is a dream come true.

Nathan Gamble now owns three gold bracelets.

More importantly, this victory came from the PLO8 championship, which is his specialty.

In today's increasingly competitive hybrid gaming landscape, this achievement further solidifies his position among the world's top PLO8 players.

As the 2026 WSOP continues, whether Gamble can add another championship record will remain a focus of attention for poker fans.

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