A few days after winning the biggest title of his career, Lucas Jumalon has already taken another important step in poker. The champion of the WSOP 2026 Main Event signed a contract with Poker Royalty. The company will now handle the representation of the 22-year-old player, the second youngest in history to win this tournament.
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Thus, Jumalon has just experienced the greatest moment of his career. The player won the Main Event among 9,208 participants and secured his first WSOP bracelet. In addition, he took home the impressive prize of US$ 10 million. The player dominated the entire final table and gave no chances to his opponents.
In this way, the champion intends to take advantage of the exposure gained in Las Vegas. For this, Jumalon joins a group that includes important names in world poker. Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth are among the players represented by Poker Royalty, a company that aims to put the stars in the media.
Additionally, Jumalon made it clear that he does not intend to disappear after the victory. The champion wants to use his new position to help promote poker and bring new players closer to the sport. “I love this game very much and it has given me a lot”, said the American.
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WSOP Champion aims for ambassador role
However, Poker Royalty also highlighted the magnitude of Jumalon’s achievement. CEO Brian Balsbaugh praised the player’s performance during the final table. According to him, the champion’s performance will be remembered in poker history. “Lucas had a performance that the poker world will not forget”, he stated.
Nevertheless, Jumalon also explained what he expects from this new phase. The champion wants to act as a true ambassador of the game. “My goal now is to be a true ambassador of this game, someone who brings new people to the tables and makes poker seem as good as winning was”, he said.
Finally, Poker Royalty will be responsible for representing Lucas Jumalon in sponsorships, appearances, licensing, and strategic partnerships. In addition, the champion joins a roster that also includes Jeremy Becker, Alex Foxen, Kristen Foxen, Josh Arieh, and David Williams. Thus, the Main Event winner quickly begins to build his new phase off the tables.
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