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Andrii Novak Wins 2026 WSOP Online Main Event After Heads-Up Comeback
- Andrii Novak wins 2026 WSOP Online Main Event on GGPoker.
- Novak overcomes a chip deficit, bags $3.93M and his first bracelet.
- Event attracted 6,008 entries and a $28.5M prize pool.
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Andrii Novak won the 2026 WSOP Online Main Event on GGPoker, overcoming Simon Beckmann in a heads-up comeback.
Ukraine's Andrii Novak won the 2026 WSOP Online Main Event on GGPoker after overcoming a substantial heads-up chip deficit against Austria's Simon Beckmann. Novak secured his first WSOP bracelet and $3,931,259 in prize money, while Beckmann collected $3,030,486 for his runner-up finish.
The $5,000 buy-in tournament, Event #28 of the WSOP Online series, attracted 6,008 entries and generated a $28,538,000 prize pool. In addition to the first-place prize, Novak received a $30,000 Super Pass for the 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event.
Novak began the nine-handed final table as chip leader, but Beckmann gained a substantial advantage before heads-up play. The Ukrainian recovered through a double-up, took control of the match and eventually built a 10-to-1 chip lead before securing the title.
The Main Event resumed on Day 2 with 608 players remaining from the original 6,008-entry field. The tournament continued until just nine players were left competing for the bracelet and the $3,931,259 first-place prize.
Novak entered the final table with the largest stack, ahead of Beckmann. However, the Austrian remained in contention throughout the final-table eliminations and eventually accumulated enough chips to enter heads-up play with a substantial lead.
Brazil's Pablo Silva was the first player eliminated from the final table. His ace-queen ran into Beckmann's ace-king, with both players pairing their kickers on the flop. Silva departed in ninth place for $491,676.
Yury "Ex Nadinsky" Nadinsky of Kazakhstan followed in eighth place after moving all-in for seven big blinds with ace-four. Charles "LaughingStorm" La Boissonniere called with ace-king, which held to eliminate Nadinsky for $637,476.
Hong Kong's Arian "Who Am I" Hassankashani finished seventh after his pocket tens ran into pocket jacks held by Moyan "JinWanDalaoHu36" Chen. Hassankashani earned $826,555.
Chen claimed another elimination when Ukraine's Pavlo "filthiest" Yakovliev moved all-in with ace-queen of clubs against his pocket sevens.
A queen improved Yakovliev's hand, but the same river card completed a flush for Chen, eliminating Yakovliev in sixth place for $1,071,761.
Novak then eliminated Canada's La Boissonniere, whose ace-jack of clubs faced Novak's pocket threes. Although La Boissonniere paired his jack on the flop, Novak flopped a set to win the hand. The Canadian collected $1,389,754 for fifth place.
Beckmann was responsible for the next elimination, defeating Fernando "liano96" Liano of Austria. Liano's ace-ten was dominated by Beckmann's ace-queen of clubs, bringing his tournament to an end in fourth place for $1,802,141.
With three players remaining, Beckmann eliminated Chen to establish a substantial lead going into heads-up play.
Chen's nine-eight faced Beckmann's queen-jack of diamonds. Beckmann completed a straight on the river, sending Chen to the rail in third place for $2,336,938.
Andrii Novak Overcomes Simon Beckmann in Heads-Up Comeback
Despite starting the final table with the chip lead, Novak entered the final stage of the tournament trailing Beckmann.
The Austrian had eliminated three of the nine finalists and held a substantial advantage when heads-up play began. Novak, however, recovered by doubling up and subsequently moving ahead of Beckmann.
The momentum continued to shift in Novak's favour as he extended his advantage to a 10-to-1 chip lead, leaving Beckmann with limited room to recover.
The deciding hand began with Novak moving all-in holding ace-jack. Beckmann called with queen-seven of hearts, putting his remaining chips at risk.
Novak paired his ace on the flop to take the lead. A ten on the turn left Beckmann with three outs, but the five on the river confirmed Novak's victory.
Beckmann finished runner-up for $3,030,486, while Novak secured the $3,931,259 top prize, his first WSOP bracelet and the $30,000 Super Pass.
2026 WSOP Online Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrii Novak | $3,931,259 |
| 2 | Simon Beckmann | $3,030,486 |
| 3 | Moyan "JinWanDalaoHu36" Chen | $2,336,938 |
| 4 | Fernando "liano96" Liano | $1,802,141 |
| 5 | Charles "LaughingStorm" La Boissonniere | $1,389,754 |
| 6 | Pavlo "filthiest" Yakovliev | $1,071,761 |
| 7 | Arian "Who Am I" Hassankashani | $826,555 |
| 8 | Yury "Ex Nadinsky" Nadinsky | $637,476 |
| 9 | Pablo Silva | $491,676 |
The $5,000 WSOP Online Main Event recorded 6,008 entries and a total prize pool of $28,538,000. The final nine players represented Ukraine, Austria, China, Canada, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan and Brazil.
Novak's victory concluded the 2026 WSOP Online Main Event on GGPoker. His recovery from a substantial heads-up deficit against Beckmann secured him the bracelet, the tournament's largest payout and a Super Pass for the 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event.
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