WSOP Bracelet Tournament Called Off Online

Tarun Goyal Wins First WSOP Bracelet Amidst Cancellation of Online Event

In a thrilling turn of events, Tarun Goyal has claimed his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, marking a significant milestone in his poker career. However, the triumph took place at a different event from the cancelled online tournament at WSOP.com.

The cancelled event, part of the fall bracelet series, fell short of the minimum eight players required, leaving it without a winner. This is an unusual occurrence in the WSOP's history, as the organisation's extensive schedule and coverage from recent years do not report any cancellations of bracelet events due to low turnout.

Meanwhile, Goyal's victorious event remains unspecified in terms of location, format, and buy-in amount. The $5,300 NLH High Roller, on the other hand, was the affected event that was cancelled for lack of quorum.

The WSOP bracelet, first conceived in 1976, is one of the most coveted pieces of jewellery in the poker world. Notable winners include Maria Konnikova, who recently added her first bracelet to her collection by winning the WSOP.com Crazy 888 event. Nikita Luther, who made history in 2018 as the first and only woman to win a WSOP bracelet, is another prominent figure in the WSOP's hall of fame.

Mike Setera, with twelve WSOP circuit rings, took to his social media to share the news of the cancelled event. Despite the cancellation, the WSOP continues to attract large fields, as shown by the 1,978 runners at the 2024 Main Event and a full schedule of bracelet events in 2025.

Goyal's victory serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of poker, even in the face of unusual circumstances. As the WSOP continues to evolve, so too does the excitement and anticipation surrounding its iconic bracelet events.