Linus Løliger's Triumph: High Stakes at WCOOP #43-High

The WCOOP series on PokerStars is nearing its conclusion, with the main event starting today with a $5,200 buy-in and a $10 million guarantee. The series has seen impressive performances from Russian players, including Dennis Strebkov, who won five tournaments, including three championships: High in Razz, 8-Game, and Stud Hi-Lo. Arseny Karmatsky and Leqenden each won one tournament in No-Limit Hold'em (High and Medium respectively).

Dmitry Urbanovich won the expensive HORSE tournament, and Mordnilap defended his title in the Limit Hold'em Championship, defeating Phil Galfond in the heads-up final. Dennis Strebkov leads the overall standings with 1,215 points, followed by Maxim Pisarenko with 965 points.

The #43-High tournament, a No-Limit Hold'em Championship with a $25,000 buy-in, had a prize pool of $2,550,600. Linus Løliger, Henrik Heklen, and Jorid Urlings were among the finalists. Linus Løliger emerged as the chip leader in the final stages of the tournament.