4h ago
Connor Hayward has won the 2026 WSOP Circuit Main Event at Horseshoe Council Bluffs for $76,797 and his first ring.
Check out our recap and interview with the champion.
WSOPC Council Bluffs Main Event final table results:
4h ago
Level 26: 40,000 / 80,000 (80,000) - 2 remaining
John Ypma moved all-in from the button for 700,000, and Connor Hayward called in the big blind.
Hayward would have to fade the world after the dealer fanned a 
flop, but maybe it was a case of too many outs, as he found the runout he needed. The board bricked on the 
turn and 
river, and Ypma was the runner-up finisher.
5h ago
Level 26: 40,000 / 80,000 (80,000) - 2 remaining
John Ypma raised to 160,000 from the button, and Connor Hayward called in the big blind.
The flop came 
, and Hayward check-called 100,000, followed by another check-call of 350,000 on the 
turn.
The river brought the , and Hayward checked a third time. Ypma bet 1,100,000, and Hayward shoved over the top. Ypma thought for a moment, then let it go.
"Did you hit the river?" Asked Ypma.
"It was a trap." Answered Hayward. "I had Kings."
5h ago
Level 26: 40,000 / 80,000 (80,000) - 2 remaining
John Ypma limped the button and Connor Hayward checked his option in the big blind.
The flop came 
and action checked through to the 
turn. Hayward led for 160,000, and Ypma called.
The river brought the 
, and Hayward went large for 650,000. A few moments later, Ypma emerged from a deep tank to make the call. Hayward turned over 
for a seven-high straight and Ypma mucked.
