WPT Ambassador Diego Ponce wins the 2026 Aussie Millions.
Breakthrough: WPT Ambassador Wins Important Championship
The 2026 Aussie Millions Poker Championship has once again crowned a key champion. The winner is a WPT Global ambassador from Mexico. Diego Ponce He emerged victorious in Event #7:$2,500 No-Limit Hold'em (NLH), defeating 342 other players to win the championship and a prize of AU$179,665 (approximately US$130,000).
This is not only his second championship trophy in his career, but also his second-highest prize money record, adding another important chapter to his active performance in 2026.
Consistent performance: A hot streak is expected in 2026.
Prior to this match, Ponce had cashed nine times this year, actively competing in various international tournaments. This victory marked his tenth prize win of the year, signifying his continued improvement in competitiveness at the higher levels of competition.
His schedule has been quite packed, from Mexico to Canada, and this victory at the Aussie Millions is undoubtedly the best reward for his recent performance.
The key to the bursting of the bubble: a comeback victory.
Day 2 saw the return of 49 players, but only 44 made it into the money, making the bubble stage extremely competitive. Ponce was involved in a crucial hand, facing Sascha Manns' all-in with pocket twos against his opponent's pocket kings.
Despite being at a disadvantage pre-flop, the game took a dramatic turn when Ponce hit a full house on the river, completing a comeback, eliminating his opponent, and breaking the bubble to send Manns out of the game.
Final table battle: multiple changes of the lead
After entering the final table, Ponce once held a chip lead, but Josh Chen from New Zealand performed strongly, eliminating several opponents in succession and even building a huge chip advantage at one point.
However, Ponce was not suppressed, successfully completing a crucial double-up, and then used AA to defeat AQ and eliminate Sang Hong, regaining the lead. The pace of the match constantly shifted between multiple players, making for an extremely intense game.
One-on-one duel: A steady finish secures victory
Chinese player Weiran Pu, the 2023 WSOP bracelet winner, started the final table with a short stack but made a strong comeback to advance to heads-up play. Ponce, after eliminating Josh Chen, entered the final match with a massive 4-1 chip lead.
In the crucial final hand, Pu went all-in with 66, while Ponce called with TT. The board couldn't change the situation, and Pu unfortunately finished as runner-up, while Ponce won the championship.
Final table rankings
1️⃣ Diego Ponce (Mexico) — 179,665 AUD
2️⃣ Weiran Pu (China) — 108,115 AUD
3️⃣ Josh Chen (New Zealand) — 69,870 AUD
4️⃣ Jordan Tentori (Australia) — 53,480 AUD
5️⃣ Ronan Hanley (Australia) — 39,245 AUD
Tournament Summary: A Perfect Blend of Stability and Luck
The tournament attracted 342 participants, making it fiercely competitive. Ponce's decisive decisions and a bit of luck at crucial moments allowed him to seize the opportunity and win the championship.
This victory not only enhanced his international reputation but also proved once again that in high-level poker tournaments, consistent performance is just as important as seizing key opportunities.
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