Las Vegas, Nevada (March 17, 2026) — 2026 WSOP Circuit(World Poker Tour) A new Main Event champion has been crowned. In the Main Event held at the Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a player from Bentonville, Arkansas... Robert Shuptrine They stood out and won the championship.
In this total 478 People participate In the fierce competition, Shuptrine fought her way through the rounds and finally defeated Shuptrine in the heads-up stage. Christopher StewartWin the championship prize money $142,758and achieve personal success. First WSOP Circuit Champion ring。
From car sales to poker champion |Shuptrine Career Breakthrough
It's worth noting that Robert Shuptrine is not a full-time professional poker player, but rather a car wholesaler and a family member. Having recently returned to the poker tournament stage, his latest victory far surpasses his previous highest prize money record. $22,757This marked a major breakthrough in his career.
In a post-match interview with Poker.Org reporter Sam Cosby, Shuptrine stated that his professional background unexpectedly helped with his game strategy:
"It's essentially a gamble!" Shuptrine said. "We wholesale about 100 cars a week, and buying a car is a risky investment. We ship the cars to different markets hoping to make more money, which is essentially gambling. Everything can be understood as gambling, just in different forms."
WSOP Circuit Tulsa Main Event Final Table Results
The results of the final table of the Hard Rock Tulsa WSOP Circuit Main Event are as follows:
- Robert Shuptrine – $142,758
- Christopher Stewart – $95,254
- Christy Cranford – $64,890
- John Reynolds – $45,153
- Antonio Delacruz – $32,110
- Stephen Ticsay – $23,347
- Trey Bartlett – $17,364
- Richard Gordon – $13,219
- William Rowlett – $10,305
WSOPC Champion Rewards Upgraded | Direct Entry WSOP Paradise 2026
It is worth noting that all 2026 年 WSOP Circuit ring winnerAll will gain a value $5,000 of WSOP Paradise 2026 PackageThe content includes:
- WSOP Circuit Championship Qualification
- Free hotel accommodation in the Bahamas
This award will further enhance the global appeal of the WSOP Circuit and provide players with an important opportunity to advance to higher levels of competition.
Hard Rock Tulsa WSOPC Full list of ring winners
The following are all the WSOP Circuit ring winners from this series:
- Event #1: Jonathan Bennett – $17,199
- Event #2: Bobby McClendon – $9,773
- Event #3: William Berry – $10,034
- Event #4: Joshua Brower – $52,750
- Event #5: Daniel Lowery – $21,789
- Event #6: Brian Barker – $12,599
- Event #7: Preston Roberts – $16,463
- Event #8: Brandon Rivard – $7,482
- Event #9: Joshua Manus – $23,733
- Event #11: Iman Alsaden – $38,527
- Event #12: Mark Wright – $9,158
- Event #13: Lauren Bunch – $4,188
- Event #14 (Main Event):Robert Shuptrine – $142,758
- Event #16: Dalton Smith – $13,433
- Event #17: Larry Morgan – $16,227
- Event #18: Hayden Simmons – $10,642
Summary |WSOP Circuit New stars continue to emerge
With Robert Shuptrine's victory, the WSOP Circuit once again witnessed an amateur player reach the pinnacle. This not only demonstrates the openness and competitive appeal of poker, but also illustrates that any player with skill and strategy has the opportunity to make history in major tournaments.
The collaboration between WSOP Circuit and WSOP Paradise will continue to drive the development of the global poker ecosystem and attract more players to participate in this world-class competitive arena.
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