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Ville Keranen dominates WSOP Circuit 2026 with 500K-chip lead

A fierce battle for poker supremacy rages on in Liechtenstein. Can Keranen maintain his dominance, or will rivals like Petrovs or Uittenbogaard stage a comeback?

The image shows a group of men sitting around a table playing poker, with coins and cards spread...
The image shows a group of men sitting around a table playing poker, with coins and cards spread out in front of them. In the background, there is a pillar and other objects, suggesting that the men are participating in a poker tournament.

Ville Keranen dominates WSOP Circuit 2026 with 500K-chip lead

The WSOP Circuit 2026 at Grand Casino Liechtenstein is well underway, with several players still battling for the top spot. Ville Keranen currently leads the field with a commanding stack of 500,000 chips. Behind him, a mix of experienced competitors continues to push forward in the tournament.

The event, running from 26 February to 10 March, features multiple high-stakes tournaments. These include the Mini Main Event (CHF 300 buy-in, CHF 200,000 guarantee), the Main Event (CHF 1,500 buy-in, CHF 1 million guarantee), a Mystery Bounty (CHF 500 buy-in), and a High Roller (CHF 2,000 buy-in, CHF 100,000 guarantee). Player turnout varies across events, with some tournaments capping entries, such as the King's Night Tournament, which allowed 117 participants.

As the competition progresses, Ville Keranen holds a dominant position with half a million chips. Aigars Petrovs follows with 96,000, while Vladas Burneikis sits on 91,000. Algirdas Saveikis remains close with 90,000 chips, and Abraham Uittenbogaard has 107,000. Jason Glatzer, though trailing, stays in contention with 48,000 chips.

The tournament continues with Keranen firmly in the lead. Other players still have a chance to climb the rankings as the action unfolds. The next rounds will determine who advances toward the final prizes.

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