Neymar Jr. battles poker elites in WCOOP's $10,300 High Roller showdown
The PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) is in full swing, with high-stakes action running until October 1. This week's highlight was the $10,300 Super Tuesday High Roller final table, where Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. joined some of poker's biggest names in a bid for his first-ever World Champion title.
Wednesday's WCOOP 17-H: $10,300 Super Tuesday High Roller final table drew a star-studded field. Among the players were PokerStars Ambassador Neymar Jr., who entered with the shortest stack. He faced tough competition from the likes of Pedro 'PaDiLhA SP' Padilha, Ole 'wizowizo' Schemion, and Talal 'raidalot' Shakerchi, as well as Guillaume 'Nolet20' Nolet, 'Jepser8', and Linus 'LLinusLLove' Loeliger.
Neymar Jr.'s run ended in seventh place, earning him $26,111. His exit came after losing a hand to Shakerchi, who hit a flush while Neymar held two pair. The final duel saw Nolet and Shakerchi battle heads-up, with Nolet emerging victorious. Guillaume 'Nolet20' Nolet took first place, securing $186,434. Shakerchi finished as runner-up, pocketing $134,351. The full WCOOP schedule remains available on the PokerStars website for those looking to join the remaining events.
The tournament marked another thrilling chapter in WCOOP's ongoing series. Nolet's victory adds to his growing list of poker achievements, while Neymar Jr.'s deep run showcased his competitive spirit beyond football. With WCOOP continuing until October 1, more high-profile clashes are expected in the coming days.
