Daniel Aharoni Dominates WSOP 2026 Big O Championship, Earns First Gold Bracelet Event 42
In WSOP 2026 Event 42 $1,500 Big O Championship, Daniel Aharoni defeated a tough field to capture his first WSOP gold bracelet. Known for his mixed game skills, he played steadily at the final table to claim the trophy.
Event Overview
The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) continues its thrilling action in Las Vegas. In the recently concluded Event #42: $1,500 Big O Championship, Daniel Aharoni outclassed the field to capture his first WSOP gold bracelet.
Big O is a five-card variant of Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better. Each player receives five hole cards and must use exactly two of them with three community cards to make the best high hand and low hand (if a low hand qualifies). This event attracted a large number of mixed-game enthusiasts.
Final Table Action
According to on-site reports, Aharoni entered the final table with a middle-of-the-pack stack but steadily built his advantage through precise hand reading and excellent starting hand selection. In heads-up play, he faced an experienced opponent and, after about two hours of back-and-forth battle, sealed the victory with trips against the opponent's flush draw.
"This is a moment I've dreamed of," Aharoni said in his post-match interview. "A WSOP gold bracelet is the ultimate goal for every poker player, and winning it in a skill-intensive event like Big O makes it especially special."
Player Background
Daniel Aharoni is a regular player from the East Coast of the United States, with total live tournament earnings exceeding $2 million prior to this event. He specializes in mixed games, particularly Omaha variants. With this victory, his career earnings are expected to surpass $2.5 million.
Event Statistics
This year's WSOP Big O Championship attracted 967 entries, generating a total prize pool of approximately $1.3 million. The champion's prize has not yet been officially announced by WSOP, but based on the typical prize structure for a $1,500 buy-in event, it is estimated to be between $280,000 and $320,000.
(Note: Exact prize amounts are subject to the final official announcement from WSOP.)
FAQ
- Big O is a five-card variant of Omaha Hi-Lo/8. Each player receives five hole cards and must use exactly two of them with three community cards to make the best high hand, and simultaneously can use two hole cards with three community cards to make a low hand qualifying for 8 or better if a low hand exists. The pot is split between the highest and lowest hand; if no low hand qualifies, the high hand wins the entire pot.