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Lucas Jumalon, the 22-year-old champion of the 2026 WSOP Main Event, has been named global ambassador for the newly launched WSOP Academy app, a platform aimed at introducing poker to new players.
The appointment comes just weeks after Daniel Negreanu praised Jumalon on the PokerNews Podcast, saying the young champion seemed genuinely eager to embrace the responsibilities that come with the World Champion title.
Jumalon became the second-youngest Main Event winner in WSOP history after his August victory, and he is now set to travel to WSOP Circuit stops around the globe as part of his ambassador duties.
At each tour stop, he will host an exclusive meet-up game for WSOP Academy users, with one participant from every event earning a free seat into that location’s WSOP Circuit Main Event.
The biggest reward awaits at the tour’s conclusion, as Jumalon will choose one standout player from among the meet-up winners to become his personal protégé. That player will receive a seat in the 2027 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas, with Jumalon serving as a mentor throughout their preparation.
The journey kicks off on November 13 at Dusk Till Dawn Casino in Nottingham, England, with additional stops to be revealed later. A WSOP production team will document the entire tour, both at the tables and beyond, with the first episode of the resulting series expected to premiere on the WSOP YouTube channel in late November.
