Aaron La claims 2026 WSOP Circuit Calgary main event title in dramatic showdown

A pocket pair held strong against the odds. With family cheering from the rail, Aaron La turned a chip lead into his first WSOP Circuit victory.

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2026 January 22 . 10:42 PM

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Aaron La claims 2026 WSOP Circuit Calgary main event title in dramatic showdown

Aaron La has taken down the main event at the 2026 WSOP Circuit in Calgary. His victory came after a tense heads-up battle against Jacob Hobday, earning him a top prize of $152,266. The event drew 205 players, building a prize pool of $641,650. The final showdown began with La holding a strong lead, leaving Hobday with roughly 2 million in chips. The decisive hand saw La’s pocket sixes face off against Hobday’s suited king-four. The board ran out Ace of Hearts, Five of Hearts, Jack of Hearts, Nine of Hearts, and Three of Clubs—no help for Hobday. La’s family, including his parents and brother, watched from the rail as he secured the win. The event marked his first major title at a WSOP Circuit event. The victory adds a significant cash to La’s poker career, with $152,266 from the $641,650 prize pool. His pocket sixes held firm in the final hand, sealing the High Roller title in Calgary.