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TournamentsJuly 6, 2026·1 min read
TikTok engineer wins WSOP: $219,391 for $1,000
In the world’s most popular poker tournament, the World Series of Poker (WSOP), TikTok engineer Zixuan Liu, who works in Northern California, earned the first bracelet, winning $219,391 in a $1,000 no‑limit hold’em tournament.
Tournament and victory
The tournament featured 1,732 players. Liu remained first after defeating Justin Xiao in the final hand, taking the bracelet and a substantial cash prize.
Key moments of the final hand
In the final hand, Liu had two pairs (8♦4♦), while Xiao had Q♣9♣. The river 8♥ gave Liu a full house, securing his victory. After the win, Liu earned 1,080 Card Player Player of the Year points, raising his total to 1,097 and placing him outside the top‑400 in the annual CoinPoker ranking.
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