Brazilian competitors dominated the 2026 WCOOP Boot Camp Main Events on PokerStars, taking multiple top spots and highlighting the country's growing presence in online poker tournaments
The 2026 WCOOP Boot Camp concluded on August 17 at PokerStars, with Brazilian players making a significant impact across both the $109 and $1,050 Main Events. The results underscore Brazil's increasing influence in the global online poker scene, as its players filled a majority of the final table seats and secured several of the largest payouts.
$1,050 Main Event Results
The $1,050 Main Event drew 288 entries, with 21 players advancing to Day 2. Gabriel "Gremio CEM" Medeiros of Brazil emerged as the champion after defeating Estonia's "NeedBeat" heads-up, earning $48,839. The final table featured four Brazilian players, including the winner. Other notable finishers included "kylix24" (Brazil) in third place and Gediminas "Gedis92" Uselis (Lithuania) in fourth. The event's prize pool and payout structure reflected the high level of competition and international participation.
$109 Main Event Sees Brazilian Sweep
The $109 Main Event attracted 5,345 entrants, generating a $534,500 prize pool. Five Brazilian players reached the final table, with "griura" from Belarus ultimately taking first place after a heads-up deal with Guilherme "fr4wtz" Padilha of Brazil. The top five finishers included four Brazilians, highlighting the country's depth of talent in mid-stakes online tournaments. The event's structure and large field provided opportunities for both established and emerging players to compete for substantial prizes.
Full Series and Upcoming WCOOP
Across all 65 events in the 2026 WCOOP Boot Camp, champions were crowned in a variety of formats and buy-in levels. Notable performances included Leonard Maue capturing two titles. The Boot Camp served as a lead-in to the main 2026 World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP), which is scheduled to run from September 6 to 30 on PokerStars. The full schedule for the upcoming WCOOP is expected to be released soon, offering players additional opportunities to compete at the highest level of online poker.
In online poker tournaments, the prize pool is determined by the number of entries and the buy-in amount, with a portion of each buy-in typically allocated to the operator as a fee. Final table payouts are structured to reward top finishers, with the largest shares going to those who reach the final stages. Deals between remaining players, such as the heads-up agreement in the $109 Main Event, can alter the exact payouts from the advertised structure. Understanding these mechanics is essential for players evaluating the value and risk of entering major online events.
