Mike Holtz Claims Second WSOP Bracelet in 2026
The PokerNews Podcast co-host wins the Super Turbo Bounty event deep in the Las Vegas series.
Mike Holtz, co-host of the PokerNews Podcast, won his second World Series of Poker bracelet this week in the Super Turbo Bounty event, according to PokerNews.
Why It Matters
Holtz occupies an unusual dual role in the poker world — working journalist and competitive player — making a second bracelet a credibility milestone that carries real weight in both capacities. Super Turbo Bounty formats reward aggression and fast decision-making under pressure, so winning one signals genuine tournament competency rather than a variance-heavy fluke. For recreational players following the WSOP circuit, Holtz's win reinforces that media personalities can remain serious competitors. As always, poker involves significant financial risk, and tournament results never guarantee future returns.
Context
As of June 2026, the WSOP is deep into its annual Las Vegas series, with bracelet events running across multiple formats and buy-in levels. The Super Turbo Bounty structure combines accelerated blind levels with knockout bounty payouts, compressing the skill-versus-luck curve and creating large swings in a short timeframe. Holtz had previously claimed one bracelet before this week's victory.
What's Next
Holtz will almost certainly continue competing in remaining WSOP 2026 bracelet events, with the series Main Event traditionally serving as the circuit's headline finish. Watch his PokerNews Podcast for first-person commentary on the win.
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