WSOP 2026: Joey Couden Wins Third Bracelet in $3,000 Nine-Game Mix, Prevents Shaun Deeb from Ninth Title
In the 2026 WSOP's $3,000 Nine-Game Mix event, Joey Couden defeated numerous top players to claim the championship, capturing his third personal bracelet and successfully preventing Shaun Deeb from securing his ninth bracelet.
2026 WSOP: Joey Couden Wins Third Bracelet in Nine Game Mix
The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) reached a new peak. In the highly anticipated $3,000 buy-in Nine Game Mix event, American player Joey Couden showcased his all-around skills, emerging victorious and earning his third career gold bracelet.
The event drew a field of mixed-game specialists, including eight-time bracelet winner Shaun Deeb. Deeb has frequently expressed his desire to secure a ninth bracelet quickly, but on this final table, Couden was in top form, ultimately defeating Deeb heads-up and once again delaying the latter's dream of a ninth title.
The Nine Game Mix is a specialty event introduced by the WSOP in recent years, rotating through nine different poker variants, including Limit Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven-Card Stud, and others, demanding extreme versatility from players. In his post-match interview, Couden said, "This format tests patience and adaptability. Defeating a top player like Shaun feels truly special."
To date, all three of Couden's bracelets have come from mixed-game events, cementing him as a leading figure in the field. Although Shaun Deeb missed out on his ninth title, his illustrious career ensures he remains a legend on the bracelet leaderboard.
The WSOP 2026 series is still in full swing, with more exciting events to follow.
FAQ
- Nine Game Mix is a fixed WSOP event where players rotate through nine different poker variants, including Limit Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud, Razz, etc., testing a player's all-around skills.