Shaun Deeb's Unlucky Streak: Losing to Quads Twice at WSOP Europe

Shaun Deeb's journey at the 2026 WSOP Europe was marked by a series of near-misses, culminating in two consecutive runner-up finishes. In the €3,300 mixed pot-limit Omaha event, Deeb lost the final hand with a flush against quads, securing second place and $126,500. Just three days later, Deeb found himself in a similar situation in the €565 Colossus event, where he once again lost to quads, this time earning $126,500.

Deeb's final hand against Gilles Silbernagel in the Colossus event was particularly heartbreaking. With Q♥3♠ for sixes full of queens, Deeb called Silbernagel's all-in move, only to be shown Q♦6♦ for quads. This loss secured Silbernagel's first WSOP bracelet and the top prize of $189,750.

The €565 Colossus event attracted a massive turnout of 2,662 entries, creating a prize pool worth over $1.5 million USD. Despite his losses, Deeb's performance at the WSOP Europe increased his career tournament earnings to nearly $19.1 million. His two deep runs in the series have set a strong foundation for his quest for a third WSOP Player of the Year award.