WSOP 2026: Kristen Foxen Wins Sixth Bracelet in $25,000 High Roller, Kihara Achieves First Double of the Series
WSOP 2026 events continue to heat up. Canadian player Kristen Foxen won her sixth WSOP bracelet in the $25,000 buy-in high roller; Japanese player Kihara won two consecutive events in the same series, completing a double championship for the first time.
2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is heating up in Las Vegas, with two notable champions crowned this week. Canadian female player Kristen Foxen emerged victorious in the $25,000 buy-in high roller event, securing her sixth career WSOP gold bracelet. Foxen is one of the most successful female players in poker today, having already won five bracelets previously, and this victory further cements her place in women's poker history.
Meanwhile, Japanese player Kihara achieved an impressive "double" in the series—he won two events consecutively on the same day or within the same small series, becoming the first player at this year's WSOP to accomplish that feat. Kihara's double not only showcases his exceptional skill and consistency but also draws more attention to Japanese poker.
As the world's most prestigious poker event, the WSOP attracts thousands of players each year. High roller events (High Roller) typically gather the most elite professional players, making competition extremely fierce. Foxen's ability to win in such a high-level event demonstrates her strength. Meanwhile, Kihara's double highlights the rise of Asian players on the international poker stage.
With the WSOP 2026 Main Event approaching, more exciting matchups await. Poker enthusiasts can stay tuned for further coverage and witness the birth of more champions.
FAQ
- Kristen Foxen already had five WSOP bracelets before this victory; this is her sixth.