Two Canadian Players Reach WCOOP $10,300 World Championship Final Table

Two players from Canada have reached the final table of the PokerStars WCOOP $10,300 World Championship of NLHE, with nine players remaining from the original field of 289.

Dante "dantegoyaF" Goya leads the final table, holding a narrow advantage over Thomas "MarToMchat" Boivin. The remaining nine players have each secured at least $62,089, while the eventual champion will collect the $551,632 top prize.

The WCOOP Main Event has previously been won by players including Yevgeniy "Jovial Gent" Timoshenko, Fedor "CrownUpGuy" Holz and Steven "SvZff" Van Zadelhoff.

Goya enters the final table at the top of the remaining field, although his advantage over Boivin is slim.

Goya most recently won a WCOOP title in 2025. Boivin, meanwhile, has not added another WCOOP title since 2021.

Felipe "lipe piv" Boianovsky is also among the final nine. His only WCOOP title came 12 years ago, although he won the SCOOP Main Event in 2023 for more than $1 million.

The final table also includes "What0ver9000", the only remaining player without a WCOOP title.

Rayan "Beriuzy" Chamas added his sixth WCOOP title this year by winning WCOOP 101-H: $1,050 NLHE. 

Dan "NukeTheFish!" Wilson also recorded multiple successes during this year's series, winning his first two WCOOP titles for combined cashes of more than $70,000.

With nine players remaining, every finalist has already locked up $62,089. The winner will receive $551,632.

A number of established players made deep runs in the $10,300 World Championship but were eliminated before the final nine were determined.

Jorge "jorginho88" Abreu came closest, finishing in 10th place for $53,077. His elimination denied him a place at a second WCOOP Main Event final table.

Simon "C. Darwin2" Mattsson finished 12th for $45,374, while Blaz "Scarmak4r" Zerjav exited in 15th place for $38,788.

Andy "BowieEffect" Wilson also advanced into the latter stages before finishing 21st for $33,158.

Nine Players Remain in $10,300 World Championship

The $10,300 World Championship of NLHE has been reduced from 289 entrants to nine finalists, including two players from Canada.

Goya will begin the final table with the lead ahead of Boivin, while the remaining field includes players with multiple PokerStars WCOOP titles as well as "What0ver9000", who is seeking a first title. All nine finalists are guaranteed at least $62,089, with $551,632 awaiting the player who finishes first.