What We Can Learn From the 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table
Every year, the World Series of Poker Main Event gives us a masterclass under the brightest lights in the game. And the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table, won by 22-year-old Lucas Jumalon for a life-changing $10,000,000, was full of moments worth studying. Beyond the pressure and excitement, it was a live lesson in chip-lead […]
So… How Do You Build a Poker Bot That Plays Like a Real Person?
Now that we’ve shared the full simulation results, the obvious next question is: How did we build the 2026 WSOP Main Event bots to play like real people? Related: See our complete 2026 WSOP Main Event simulation results and Steve Blay’s official prediction People often ask me: “How can a computer possibly predict how nine […]
One Million Simulations Later: Our 2026 WSOP Main Event Prediction
Between July 24 and July 26, we ran 1,000,000 simulations to produce our 2026 WSOP Main Event prediction. The results produced a clear statistical favorite. Lucas Jumalon, who enters the final table with 194 million chips, won 40.4% of our simulations. No other player came close. But tournament predictions are not always as simple as […]
Have we saved the next WSOP Main Event champion for last?
Our WSOP Main Event champion simulations are underway. As our look at the Final Nine comes to a close, we’re turning to the last three players competing for the title. Meet Lauri Saaskilahti, Han Feng and Evagoras Evagorou. Lauri Saaskilahti Chip Count: 37.5M · 7th of 9 Age: 39 Residence: Barcelona, Spain — originally from […]
Could experience be the deciding factor at the WSOP final table?
Our WSOP Main Event simulations are underway. As the analysis continues, we’re turning our attention to three more players with very different backgrounds, experience levels, and approaches to the game. Meet Greg Mueller, Michael Gagliano and Mario Boos. Greg Mueller Chip Count: 48.5M · 4th of 9 Age: 55 Residence: Canada — born in Switzerland […]
Is the next WSOP Main Event champion one of these three?
Our WSOP Main Event simulations are underway. As the analysis continues, here’s a closer look at three of the nine players competing for the title of Main Event Champion—and the strengths, weaknesses, and key hands shaping our simulations. Meet Lucas Jumalon, Rami Hammoud and Jamie Shaevel. Lucas Jumalon Chip Count: 194M · 1st of 9 […]
To Pitch or to Slide Cards?: The TDA Weighs In
During the 2026 WSOP, the Tournament Directors’ Association had its biannual meeting with many topics potentially on the agenda. Advanced Poker Training founder Steve Blay attended these meetings and came away with some notable observations. Beyond rule and conduct issues, a stylistic concern was addressed: should dealers pitch cards (the typical American technique) or slide […]
How Would You Advise the TDA?
The annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) offers a time to play in massive fields and high buy-in events. In 2026, bracelets have already been won by notables such as Alex and Kristen Foxen, Nick Schulman, and Advanced Poker Training coach Scott Clements (his fourth). But there is a practical side as well. Every two […]
5 Ways to Adjust When Blinds Get High
As blinds rise, the margin for error gets smaller and every decision carries more weight. These five adjustments will help you stay aggressive, protect your stack, and maximize your chances of making a deep run when the pressure is highest. Who Is Opening Too Much? There are many players who get deep in tournaments and […]
Scott Clements Wins Fourth WSOP Bracelet in $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship
The Advanced Poker Training family would like to congratulate Scott Clements on capturing his fourth World Series of Poker bracelet in the 2026 WSOP $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship. Scott Clements navigated one of the toughest fields of the summer and defeated Dylan Weisman heads-up to capture the title and $450,176 in prize […]