{"id":21135,"date":"2026-07-03T22:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/?p=21135"},"modified":"2026-07-03T22:23:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:23:12","slug":"patrick-stacey-wins-first-wsop-bracelet-2026-dealers-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/patrick-stacey-wins-first-wsop-bracelet-2026-dealers-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Patrick Stacey wins his first WSOP gold bracelet thanks to his perseverance! 10K Dealers Choice Champion crowned."},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21135\" class=\"elementor elementor-21135\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c77cee7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c77cee7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b5bb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2b5bb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mceTemp\">\u00a0<\/div><figure id=\"attachment_21136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21136\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21136\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa58d8a2-300x199.webp\" alt=\"Patrick Stacey wins the first gold bracelet at the 2026 WSOP.\" width=\"450\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa58d8a2-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa58d8a2-1024x680.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa58d8a2-768x510.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa58d8a2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78fa58d8a2.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Patrick Stacey won the 2026 WSOP 10K Dealers Choice Championship.<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) will crown another gold bracelet winner.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In Event #78: the $10,000 Dealers Choice Championship, American golfer Patrick Stacey won his first WSOP gold bracelet with a steady and patient performance, achieving a significant breakthrough after years of hard work.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This victory not only brought him a large prize, but also symbolized his full maturity in the field of hybrid games.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2>From perseverance to the championship stage<\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Patrick Stacey is not a player who rose to fame overnight.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">He has long been active in mixed games and high-difficulty live competitions, and has experienced many deep advancements, but has always just missed the championship.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">However, in this Dealers Choice Championship, he demonstrated exceptional consistency and patience, ultimately succeeding in reaching the final.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2>Dealers Choice tests comprehensive capabilities<\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The $10,000 Dealers Choice Championship is one of the most technically demanding events in the WSOP.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The competition covers a variety of game types, requiring players to quickly switch between different rule sets, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Limit Hold&#039;em<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Omaha Hi-Lo<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Seven Card Stud<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">2-7 Triple Draw<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Other hybrid game variations<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This type of competition format puts players to the ultimate test of their comprehensive abilities and on-the-spot decision-making.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Stacey stood out precisely because of this high-pressure environment.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2>A steady advance to victory at the final table<\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Once at the final table, Stacey didn&#039;t rush into taking risks, but instead adopted a steady strategy to gradually accumulate chips.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In several key pots, he successfully avoided high-risk confrontations and delivered the fatal blow at the right moment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">As his opponents were eliminated one by one, he finally entered the one-on-one stage, making a final sprint towards the championship.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2>Champion secures victory in one-on-one match<\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In the final one-on-one duel, Stacey demonstrated exceptional focus and judgment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Facing experienced opponents, he made the right decisions in key situations and gradually built a leading advantage.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Ultimately, he secured victory in the final hand, officially becoming the 2026 WSOP champion.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21138\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78f15b50ae-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78f15b50ae-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78f15b50ae-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78f15b50ae-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78f15b50ae-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/78f15b50ae.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/h2><h2>The significance of the first gold bracelet<\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This championship is a milestone for Patrick Stacey.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is not only his first WSOP gold bracelet, but also a reward for years of hard work and perseverance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">He said after the match that this moment was one of the most important moments in his long career.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2>Breakthrough in hybrid game stages<\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Dealers Choice tournaments have always been considered the ultimate test for hybrid gamers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Stacey&#039;s victory proves that he has the ability to compete at the highest level of mixed events.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This victory also officially propelled him into the ranks of WSOP Mixed Games Champions.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2>Conclusion<\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Patrick Stacey delivered a solid and mature performance, earning the most important championship of his career.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">On the highly competitive WSOP stage, he ultimately succeeded in transforming from a challenger to a champion.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This gold bracelet is not just a prize and an honor, but also the best proof of years of perseverance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #133985; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold;\">Want to change Texas Holdem from \"can understand\" to \"can win\"?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333300;\">If you want to learn more about Texas Hold'em, you can continue reading\uff1a<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/texas-holdem-history\/\">The Origins of Texas Hold'em: Why is it the World's Most Popular Poker Variant?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/texas-holdem-hand-rankings\/\">Texas 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