Event #37: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. | 2026 World Series of Poker

Jun 12, 2026

Brindle Risks It All

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Stewart Morrison

Level 31

Limit Flop: 100,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits, 50,000 Ante

Razz

Joe Brindle: 10x5x/4x5xAx7x
Jonathan Nebbout: XxXx/3x8x6xQx - folded on sixth street

Joe Brindle completed showing a four, and Jonathan Nebbout called with his three.

Brindle continued to bet on fourth and fifth street, both of which were called.

Sixth street saw one final bet from Brindle, who was all in. A pained-looking Nebbout toiled over a decision, ultimately opting to fold.

Brindle then windmilled his down cards across the table, showing a ten-low.

Tags: Joe Brindle Jonathan Nebbout

Jun 12, 2026

Schulman Continues His Ascent

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Dan O'Hair

Level 31

Limit Flop: 100,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits, 50,000 Ante

Omaha Hi-Lo

Nick Schulman raised on the button and Clayton Mozdzen defended his big blind.

Mozdzen check-raised a bet from Schulman on the 5♣A♦8♠ flop and Schulman called.

Schulman called a bet from Mozdzen on the 9♦ turn and then both players checked down on the A♥ river.

Mozdzen revealed 6♥6♦4♥3♦ and Schulman tabled J♦8♣4♦3♣ for a better high and the same low to claim three-quarters of the pot.

Tags: Clayton Mozdzen Nick Schulman

Jun 12, 2026

Mike Wattel Eliminated in 5th Place ($42,455)

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Dan O'Hair

Level 31

Limit Flop: 100,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits, 50,000 Ante

Limit Hold’em

Nick Schulman raised from the cutoff and was three-bet by Mike Wattel on the button. Action folded back to Schulman, who made it four bets to go, which was enough to put Wattel all in. Wattel called and a showdown was held.

Mike Wattel: A♠10♥ All in
Nick Schulman: K♣7♣

Wattel had a slight lead with his ace, and Wattel was one card away from doubling up on the 2♣J♦6♣ flop and 2♦ turn.

It wasn't meant to be, however, as the K♦ river paired Schulman's king on the end — eliminating Wattel in fifth place.

Tags: Mike Wattel Nick Schulman

Jun 12, 2026

Raymond Smego-Barranco Eliminated in 6th Place ($30,944)

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Stewart Morrison

Level 31

Limit Flop: 100,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits, 50,000 Ante

Limit Hold'Em

Raymond Smego-Barranco raised from under the gun, and was called by Clayton Mozdzen and Joe Brindle in the blinds.

Mozdzen led out with a bet on the 3♥7♦Q♣ flop, which saw Brindle fold, but Smego-Barranco called, putting the last of his chips into the pot.

Raymond Smego-Barranco: A♠Q♦ All in
Clayton Mozdzen: Q♠7♠

Smego-Barranco's run was confirmed as over once the 10♣ turn and J♦ river completed the board, eliminating him in unfortunate fashion.

Tags: Clayton Mozdzen Joe Brindle Raymond Smego-Barranco

Jun 12, 2026

Schulman Takes the Chip Lead

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Stewart Morrison

Level 31

Limit Flop: 100,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits, 50,000 Ante

Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo

Nick Schulman: K♣J♥10♣/J♣9♣6♣7♥
Jonathan Nebbout: XxXxXx/7♣4♦6♠10♥

Nick Schulman completed, and Jonathan Nebbout called.

Schulman bet on fourth and fifth street, both of which were called before the action checked through on sixth street.

Schulman bet again on seventh street, and Nebbout called but mucked as soon as he was shown a flush.

Tags: Jonathan Nebbout Nick Schulman

Jun 12, 2026

Wattel Doubles Again

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Dan O'Hair

Level 31

Limit Flop: 100,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits, 50,000 Ante

Seven Card Stud Stud Hi-Lo

Mike Wattel: K♠2♦/A♠8♠10♠5♦/K♦ All in
Jonathan Nebbout: 6♠5♠/6♦9♥Q♥7♣/J♦

Mike Wattel completed and then moved all in for his remaining stack after getting raised by Jonathan Nebbout, who called.

Wattel's board improved him to a pair of kings on seventh, while Nebbout's board left him second-best with a pair of sixes to award Wattel another double-up.

Tags: Jonathan Nebbout Mike Wattel

Level: 31

Limit Flop: 100,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000-200,000, 200,000-400,000 Limits, 50,000 Ante

Jun 12, 2026

Brindle's Boat Nearly Sinks Smego-Barranco

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Dan O'Hair

Level 30

Limit Flop: 75,000-150,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000-150,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits, 40,000 Ante

Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo

Joe Brindle: K♠J♠J♥/J♦7♦7♣3♠
Raymond Smego-Barranco: XxXx/4♥3♦9♠Q♦/Xx
Clayton Mozdzen: XxXx/2♣3♥ - folded on fourth street

Three ways on fourth street, Raymond Smego-Barranco bet after being checked to, which got a fold from Clayton Mozdzen and a call from Joe Brindle.

Brindle then led out for bets on fifth through seventh street after pairing his seven and Smego-Barranco called him down.

Brindle tabled his cards for jacks full of sevens and Smego-Barranco sent his cards into the muck to be knocked down to just 550,000.

Tags: Clayton Mozdzen Joe Brindle Raymond Smego-Barranco

Jun 12, 2026

Wattel Doubles Through Nebbout

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Stewart Morrison

Level 30

Limit Flop: 75,000-150,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000-150,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits, 40,000 Ante

Seven Card Stud

Mike Wattel: A♠7♥/7♠K♠A♣2♠/4♣ All in
Jonathan Nebbout: 3♠10♥/10♦3♦9♣J♣/6♣

Mike Wattel was completed on third street, and Jonathan Nebbout raised from the bring in, committing Wattel's remaining chips.

Nebbout had the lead after fourth street, but fifth street saw Wattel find a better two pair.

Wattel's lead held through seventh street, earning him a double-up.

Tags: Jonathan Nebbout Mike Wattel

Jun 12, 2026

Wattel Left Short

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Stewart Morrison

Level 30

Limit Flop: 75,000-150,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000-150,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits, 40,000 Ante

Seven Card Stud

Nick Schulman: XxXx/A♠8♠J♦9♣
Mike Wattel: XxXx/5♣3♠2♦Q♣ - folded on sixth street

Nick Schulman completed, and Mike Wattel called.

Schulman bet again on fourth and fifth street, both of which were called. However, his bet on sixth street managed to shake Wattel off.

Tags: Mike Wattel Nick Schulman