Nilson Júnior wins WSOP Online Event 19 and takes the bracelet

Brazil won another bracelet through the WSOP Online events. Professional Nilson Júnior won the first golden bracelet of his career, winning Event 19 (US$ 250 Beat the Pros Bounty NLH) of the GGPoker series after defeating a compatriot in the heads-up.

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One of the most accessible bracelet events, WSOP Online Event 19 recorded 5,755 entries, distributing over US$ 1.3 million in payouts. Nilson Júnior, after concluding his campaign on Friday (11) following two days of tournament and beating all opponents, pocketed US$ 113,245, as well as poker’s most coveted jewel.

The last opponent in his path was Fabrício Nociolini. The runner-up took home US$ 73,863 after starting the heads-up with a large disadvantage and failing to catch up. He tried the first double-up right on the second hand of the duel, but with AJs, lost to KK on the Q954Q board.

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In summary, Brazil had four representatives at this final table. Besides Nilson Júnior and Fabrício Nociolini, Renan Meneguetti and Luís Rocha were also part of the decision. They finished fifth and eighth for US$ 43,727 and US$ 21,666, respectively.

Additionally, it is worth noting that the green and yellow flag reached its fifth bracelet in this current edition of the WSOP Online. Bruno Ikeda was the last to win a title, on Tuesday (8). Just last week, there were three Brazilian wins in events awarding the jewel.

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Check out the final standings of Event 19: