Nick Schulman to continue dominating the 2026 WSOP
If you were to pick one of the most consistent players so far in the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Nick Schulman would definitely be on the list.
This legendary player, who was just inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame last year, has shown amazing form at this year's WSOP, reaching the final table four times in just two weeks, becoming one of the most dazzling stars of the entire series.
Even more impressively, he not only advanced to the next round multiple times, but also won his eighth WSOP gold bracelet, further solidifying his place in poker history.
The fourth final table came from the Big O Championship.
Schulman's latest deep advancement came from Event #42:$10,000 Big O Championship。
This high-level mixed-game championship attracted 456 entries, and Schulman made it all the way to the final table, competing against top players such as four-time bracelet winner Sam Soverel and Day 2 chip leader Doug Lorgeree.
He finished fifth and won $197,362 in prize money.
Although he failed to advance further towards his ninth gold bracelet, this was his fourth time reaching the final table at this year's WSOP.
An amazing record of four final tables in two weeks
To date, Schulman has achieved the following results at this year's WSOP:
| Tournament | Ranking | bonus |
|---|
| Event #42:$10,000 Big O Championship | 5th place | $197,362 |
| Event #37:$1,500 HORSE. | champion | $183,366 |
| Event #27:$10,000 Dealers Choice Championship | 5th place | $79,331 |
| Event #8:$1,500 Limit Badugi | runner up | $94,607 |
A consistent performance of four final tables in two weeks is extremely rare in the highly competitive WSOP.
The eighth gold bracelet came at just the right time.
In fact, Schulman almost won the championship at the very beginning of this year's WSOP.
He fought his way into the heads-up match in Event #8:$1,500 Limit Badugi, but ultimately lost to Michael Casella, finishing as runner-up and missing out on his eighth gold bracelet.
However, he did not have to wait long.
A few days later, Schulman won the title at Event #37:$1,500 HORSE, taking home $183,366 in prize money and his eighth WSOP gold bracelet.
This victory also made him the 10th player in WSOP history to have at least eight gold bracelets.
Big O tournament AA was hacked.
In the latest Big O Championship, Schulman still had a chance to win his ninth title.
When the final table reached the five-player stage, he went all-in with pocket aces.
However, in the Big O (five-card Omaha) format, the value of AA is not as absolute as in Texas Hold'em.
Ultimately, Bruno Furth, a two-time gold bracelet winner, hit a three of a kind to complete the comeback and end Schulman's championship dream.
Although the result was regrettable, his fifth-place finish still adds another highlight to his WSOP resume.
One of the most consistent stars in this year's WSOP
To date, Schulman has cashed in five events at this year's WSOP, accumulating over $430,000 in winnings.
If we were to name the most dazzling players this summer:
- Naoya Kihara completes two consecutive $10K championship titles.
- Kristen Foxen wins her sixth gold bracelet.
- Alex Foxen wins his fourth gold bracelet
Then Nick Schulman should definitely be included in the discussion.
Especially considering that he was officially inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame just last year, and now he has delivered such a dominant performance, it makes people feel that this legendary player is still at his peak.
The ninth gold bracelet is no longer a distant dream.
Schulman currently owns eight WSOP gold bracelets.
If he wins another title in the future, he will join the following legendary club:
- Phil Hellmuth
- Phil Ivey
- Doyle Brunson
- Erik Seidel
- Johnny Chan
- Johnny Moss
Join the ranks of legendary figures who possess nine or more WSOP gold bracelets.
For a player who has just turned 41 and is still active in high-stakes cash games and major tournaments, a ninth gold bracelet may only be a matter of time.
Judging from his current performance at the 2026 WSOP, Nick Schulman clearly has no intention of stopping.