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Poker professional Richard Bai claimed his third World Series of Poker Circuit ring after winning the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event at Horseshoe Hammond in Indiana. The event, held near Chicago, drew 741 entrants competing for a $1,122,615 prize pool.
Bai earned $197,299 after defeating Cody Brinn in heads-up play, with Brinn receiving $131,503 for second place. Charles Cunha finished third, collecting $90,551. This marks Bai’s second Main Event title at Horseshoe Hammond, having previously won his first WSOPC ring at the same venue. The final table paid out prizes to the top nine finishers, reflecting strong competition throughout the field.
The Horseshoe Hammond stop featured 18 WSOP Circuit events overall, with each ring winner, including Bai, securing a $5,000 package for WSOP Paradise 2026 in the Bahamas. Bai’s continued success highlights his consistent performance on the circuit and underscores the Main Event’s status as a major highlight in the regional poker calendar.
