Bryce Yockey added a third WSOP bracelet to his resume on June 9, capturing the $10,000 Dealer's Choice Championship at Paris Las Vegas. He defeated a 163-entry field to claim $371,664, marking his first bracelet outside Pot-Limit Omaha.
The victory represents a shift in Yockey's WSOP portfolio. His first two bracelets came in PLO formats, establishing him as a specialist in that variant. The Dealer's Choice win demonstrates his range across poker's full spectrum of games. Mixed events require mastery of multiple formats. Stud, Razz, Hold'em, Omaha, and other games rotate throughout the tournament structure. Success demands adaptability and deep knowledge of every game's strategy.
Yockey's breakthrough came in 2017, and he has built a reputation as a well-rounded poker mind. The 2026 WSOP season has produced several notable results in mixed events, with experienced players showing their edge across different poker disciplines. Dealer's Choice tournaments attract serious pros who refuse to specialize in a single game.
The $10,000 buy-in sits in the middle tier of WSOP events. These fields typically mix wealthy amateurs and professional grinders. A 163-entry field suggests solid turnout without the massive fields that draw casual players. Yockey navigated both competition types to capture the bracelet.
Paris Las Vegas hosted the championship, continuing the venue's role as a secondary WSOP location alongside the Venetian. The 2026 schedule spread events across multiple casinos, allowing the series to accommodate a larger number of tournaments.
This bracelet positions Yockey among WSOP's most versatile winners. Players with multiple bracelets across different game types hold special status in poker circles. They prove capability beyond a single