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Raphael Caixeta Opens 2026 WSOP Online With Bracelet Victory
- Raphael Caixeta wins the 2026 WSOP Online Kickoff for $207,167 & first bracelet.
- Lucas Teixeira Rodrigues claims $579,752 in $300 Gladiators of Poker event.
- 32 WSOP Online bracelets still to be awarded before September 29.
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Raphael Caixeta won the first bracelet of the 2026 WSOP Online on GGPoker, taking the $700 7th Annual WSOP Kickoff for $207,167 in placement money and bounty prizes, plus a $30,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event package after 3,607 entrants.
Brazil has claimed the first bracelet of the 2026 WSOP Online on GGPoker, with Raphael Caixeta taking down the $700 7th Annual WSOP Kickoff.
Caixeta's victory earned him his first WSOP bracelet and $207,167 from placement money and bounty prizes.
His prize package also included a $30,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event package. The result also puts Brazil at the top of the series' promotional leaderboards following the opening event.
Raphael Caixeta Wins $700 WSOP Kickoff
The $700 7th Annual WSOP Kickoff drew 3,607 entrants, creating a prize pool of $2,398,665 and providing a strong opening field for the 2026 WSOP Online schedule.
Several notable players reached the money but were unable to secure a place at the final table. The list included GGPoker Ambassador Kevin Martin, Niklas Astedt, David Williams, Jessica Tuesl, and 2025 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event winner Bernhard Binder.
Caixeta ultimately emerged as the event's champion, securing Brazil's first bracelet of the 2026 WSOP Online series.
Talking about the $300 Gladiators of Poker, this event was nailed by Lucas Teixeira Rodrigues. The Brazilian winner had a payday of $579,752.
The 2026 WSOP Online series runs through September 29, with 32 bracelets still to be awarded. The remaining schedule will therefore continue to feature bracelet events throughout the series.
| Place | Player | Total Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raphael Caixeta | $207,167 |
| 2 | Khaw 'Apacgg' Chin Wah | $160,310 |
| 3 | 'Lichu89' | $104,258 |
| 4 | Oleksii 'ITakeIt' Trofymenko | $87,761 |
| 5 | 'baidan823' | $74,732 |
| 6 | Eui 'Rollpounder' Kim | $57,751 |
| 7 | Miguel 'Zerschlagen' Angelo Faria Lopes | $44,907 |
| 8 | Milaim 'PinkDevil9' Tafaj | $34,391 |
| 9 | 'fantexi0058' | $34,092 |
WSOP Online Livestreams Continue
Fans looking to follow the series online can watch Lex Veldhuis' livestreams on Twitch and YouTube. The Dutch player plans to stream his gameplay throughout the series.
Kevin Martin will also continue livestreaming his tournament action after securing a cash in the opening event.
GGPoker ambassador Daniel Negreanu is set to livestream his WSOP Online action as well, although his streams will begin later in the series.
With the opening bracelet now secured by Caixeta, the 2026 WSOP Online continues through September 29 with 32 bracelets still to be awarded.
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