#Naoya Kihara
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Casella denies Schulman eighth gold bracelet; Kessler again comes close but falls short
In 2026 WSOP mixed game events, seven-time bracelet winner Nick Schulman was defeated by Mike Casella in the $1,500 Seven-Card Stud Hi-Lo event, failing to secure his eighth gold bracelet. Allen Kessler finished third in the $10,000 Seven-Card Stud Championship, extending his 21-year gold bracelet drought. Naoya Kihara won that event, while Scott Clements defeated Phil Hellmuth to win the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship.
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2026 WSOP: Naoya Kihara Becomes First Double Bracelet Winner
According to PokerStrategy.com, Japanese player Naoya Kihara won his second gold bracelet at the 2026 WSOP, becoming the first double winner of the series, showcasing his exceptional prowess in the poker world.
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