British James Cheung reached one of the most important moments of his poker career. He overcame a field of 359 entries in Event #6 (US$ 1,500 Seven Card Stud) at the 2026 WSOP and won his first career bracelet, as well as a prize of US$ 103,185.
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Additionally, the tournament distributed a prize pool of US$ 476,572 and brought together several mixed games specialists. Cheung had to get through a tough final table to confirm the victory in Las Vegas. On the other hand, no Brazilian reached the payout in this event.
However, the main obstacle appeared precisely in the heads-up. On the other side of the table was Brian Yoon, owner of five WSOP bracelets. The American was seeking another series title but ended up as runner-up and received US$ 67,771.
Meanwhile, Gregory Josephson completed the podium by finishing in third place and earning US$ 45,570. Other names who reached the final table were Thomas Savitsky, Bradley Jansen, and Jonathan Glendinning.
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Check out the final table payouts:
| Position | Name | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Cheung | United Kingdom | US$ 103,185 |
| 2 | Brian Yoon | United States | US$ 67,771 |
| 3 | Gregory Josephson | United States | US$ 45,570 |
| 4 | Thomas Savitsky | United States | US$ 31,380 |
| 5 | Bradley Jansen | United States | US$ 22,141 |
| 6 | Jonathan Glendinning | United States | US$ 16,017 |
| 7 | Korey Simeone | United States | US$ 11,888 |
| 8 | Karle Wilson | United States | US$ 9,058 |
The biggest win of his career
However, the title had an even greater meaning for James Cheung. The result represented the largest live tournament prize of his career. According to “The Hendon Mob,” the player now accumulates US$ 467,538 in live circuit earnings.
Before this achievement, his biggest career result had already been at the WSOP. In 2023, he earned an honorable 4th place in Event #55 (US$ 1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better), taking home US$ 47,475.
Finally, the champion revealed that the duel against Brian Yoon had a personal meaning. “He was the boss when I played my first WSOP. Beating him and winning my first bracelet creates a great story for me”, the champion commented in an interview with “PokerNews.”
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