Simao Wins Fourth WSOP Bracelet in $50K PLO
Brazilian pro banks $1,368,700 in the High Roller PLO to join WSOP's elite bracket winners.
Joao Simao claimed his fourth World Series of Poker bracelet this week, winning the $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha event for $1,368,700, according to PokerNews.
Why It Matters
Four bracelets places Simao among an elite tier of international players who have repeatedly cracked the WSOP's most demanding fields. The $50,000 buy-in filters out recreational players entirely, meaning this result carries genuine weight as a measure of high-stakes PLO skill. For bettors and poker fans tracking futures markets on WSOP Player of the Year, a $1,368,700 score at this level moves the needle significantly on points standings. The Brazilian's continued dominance also signals that European-trained PLO specialists remain formidable forces against American opposition at the highest stakes.
Context
Simao, a Brazilian professional nicknamed for his country's celebrated football style, has built his WSOP record across multiple years of deep runs in high-buy-in events. PLO at the $50,000 level attracts a concentrated field of mixed-game specialists and solver-trained pros, making repeat victories statistically rare. As of June 2026, the WSOP is mid-series at Horseshoe Las Vegas, with dozens of open bracelet events still to conclude.
What's Next
Simao will likely enter additional high-roller events before the series closes, giving him a realistic shot at padding his points total further. Watch the WSOP Player of the Year race — his score this week makes him an immediate contender worth tracking.
Gambling involves financial risk. High-stakes tournament poker carries variance even for elite players; past results do not predict future outcomes.
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