WSOP 2026: Koji Fujimoto Denies Schulman's Bid for Ninth Gold Bracelet Event 67
According to Spadepoker, in WSOP 2026 Event 67, Japanese player Koji Fujimoto defeated Nick Schulman, preventing Schulman from winning his ninth WSOP gold bracelet. Schulman previously had eight gold bracelets.
Event Recap
According to poker news website Spadepoker, in Event #67 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Japan's Koji Fujimoto stopped American poker legend Nick Schulman from chasing his ninth WSOP gold bracelet.
Schulman currently holds eight WSOP gold bracelets and is one of the most decorated players in poker history. In this event, he seemed unstoppable at times but was ultimately defeated by Fujimoto. With exceptional skill and mental fortitude, Fujimoto crushed Schulman's dream of a ninth title.
Specific prize money and hand details have not yet been released, but this victory undoubtedly adds a brilliant chapter to Fujimoto's career. Fujimoto is a representative figure in Japanese poker, and this win over Schulman further demonstrates the competitiveness of Asian players on the world poker stage.
About WSOP
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the most prestigious poker event in the world. Held annually in Las Vegas, it features dozens of tournaments in various formats, with winners receiving the coveted gold bracelet as a symbol of honor.