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WSOP Online Monster Stack Draws Strong Brazilian Contenders as Series Progresses

Five Brazilian players advance in the US$ 1,500 Monster Stack event at WSOP Online, led by Artur Berg holding the chip lead among remaining contenders.

News Published 24 August 2026 3 min read Ethan Reed
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Tournament Momentum Continues Online

The ongoing WSOP Online series hosted on GGPoker has reached a critical stage for the international tournament circuit, highlighted by a strong showing from South American competitors. As multiple events advance toward their final phases, attention centers on the performance of several notable contenders navigating deep fields in high-stakes online bracelet events.

Among the active tournaments, the Event #6 US$ 1,500 Monster Stack attracted a substantial total of 1,482 entries. The competition has now whittled the field down to the final 37 players, all of whom have secured an assured payout of US$ 7,930 before play resumes. The eventual champion stands to collect a top prize of US$ 256,542, alongside a US$ 30,000 Super Pass package for the WSOP Paradise and the official gold bracelet.

Artur Berg Leads Remaining Contenders

At the forefront of the advancing group is Artur Berg, who finished the preliminary session as the chip leader of the remaining 37 players. Berg holds 8,089,076 in chips, making him the only competitor in the field to surpass the 100 big blind threshold at this stage of the tournament. His stack also places him as the sole Brazilian representative currently positioned within the top ten of the overall chip count.

The remaining structure of the event resumes with blinds established at 40,000 and 80,000 with a 10,000 ante. The fast-paced nature of the Monster Stack structure places a premium on pre-flop strategy and selective aggression as the remaining contenders approach the money jumps leading to the final table.

Key facts
Tournament | WSOP Online Event #6 US$ 1,500 Monster Stack
Total Entries | 1,482
Remaining Players | 37
Top Prize | US$ 256,542 plus WSOP Paradise Super Pass

Additional Brazilian Finalists in the Field

Beyond the chip leader, four additional Brazilian players have successfully navigated the deep stages of the Monster Stack field. Francisco Correia holds the 15th position with 2,789,426 chips, closely followed by Gabriel Medeiros in the next tier with 2,596,733 chips. Experienced tournament regular Dante Goya maintains a stack of 2,486,845 chips, good for the 18th position, while the player competing under the screen name “TY4JOY” rounds out the group in 36th place with 797,385 chips.

The collective presence of these players underscores the depth of competitive tournament skill active on the platform. Navigating a field exceeding 1,400 entries requires sustained discipline through multiple hourly blind increments and rigorous table selection.

Broader Context Across the Festival Schedule

The advancement in the Monster Stack follows a string of notable near-misses for the delegation in earlier events of the series. Recent days featured deep runs by Neville Costa and Patrick Ulysséa in the US$ 100 Flip & Go event, as well as Renan Bruschi reaching the heads-up phase of the US$ 1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha tournament. These consistent deep runs highlight the competitive dynamics unfolding across major international online poker festivals.

For observers of tournament strategy, tracking how top-tier professionals and experienced grinders manage high-variance formats provides valuable insight into bankroll management and decision-making under pressure. Readers interested in following the conclusion of Event #6 can check official platform chip counts and live updates as the final table approaches.

Source: Mundo Poker, https://mundopoker.com.br/ggpoker/cinco-brasileiros-estao-vivos-na-briga-pelo-evento-6-us-1-500-monster-stack-da-wsop-online-francisco-correia-e-destaque/

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FuenteMundo Poker
Fecha2026-08-24T03:56:32+00:00
TemaCinco brasileiros estão vivos na briga pelo Evento #6 US$ 1.500 MONSTER STACK da WSOP Online; Francisco Correia é destaq
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Mundo Poker Publicacion original: 2026-08-24T03:56:32+00:00