WSOPC Atlantic City

After defeating Salvatore Evola heads up, Brian Luo has won the World Series of Poker Atlantic City Circuit Main Event. Luo earns his second WSOP Circuit Ring for the win, in addition to the $189,145 top prize.

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Brian Luo seals the deal for $189K in WSOPC Atlantic City Main Event Part-time player Brian Luo won $189K and the WSOP Circuit ring for Monday's victory in the Atlantic City Main Event.

Ryan Lashmar / August 25, 2026

Final table results:

• 1st: Brian Luo - $189,145
• 2nd: Salvatore Evola - $126,067
• 3rd Yuriy Kudrynskyy - $87,187
• 4th: Brian Lombardi - $61,409
• 5th: Michael Bohmerwald - $44,065
• 6th: Patrick Martorella - $32,224
• 7th:  Raymund Uy - $24,025
• 8th: Michael Lavin - $18,268
• 9th: Jake Dynes - $14,172

Salvatore Evola

Level 31: 150,000/300,000 (300,000) - 2/698 remaining 

Brian Luo limped in from the button, and Salvatore Evola shoved for 3,550,000 from the big blind. Luo called with a covering stack to put him at risk.

Salvatore Evola:
Brian Luo:

The board ran out . Neither player connected, and Luo's ace-high was best at showdown to win the final hand of the tournament.

• Brian Luo - 28,000,000
• Salvatore Evola - eliminated

Salvatore Evola

Level 31: 125,000/250,000 (250,000)

Brian Luo shoved from the button and Salvatore Evola called off with his stack of 2,800,000.

Salvatore Evola:
Brian Luo:

The board ran out . Evola was best with ace-high to double up in the first hand of heads-up play.

• Salvatore Evola - 6,000,000
• Brian Luo - 22,000,000

Yuriy Kudrynskyy

Level 31: 150,000/250,000 (250,000)

Brian Luo shoved from the small blind, covering Yuriy Kudrynskyy, who had just over 2,000,000 in the big blind. Kudrynskyy called and was at risk.

Yuriy Kudrynskyy:
Brian Luo:

The board ran out , giving Luo a rivered straight to send Kudrynskyy out in third place.

• Brian Luo - 25,200,000
• Salvatore Evola - 2,800,000
• Yuriy Kudrynskyy - eliminated