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Luiz Yepez emerged as the winner of the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event at the Horseshoe Las Vegas WSOP Circuit, held in Nevada from March to April 2026. The event attracted 661 entrants across three starting flights, generating a prize pool of $1,001,415—over double its guarantee.
Holding the chip lead through Day Two, Yepez maintained his advantage to defeat Patrick Truong in the final heads-up showdown. Yepez secured the top prize of $181,740 and his third WSOP Circuit ring, adding to his recent title at Caesars Southern Indiana. Notable performances at the final table included Patrick Truong in second with $121,120 and Kyle Grossshanten in third with $84,010.
The circuit stop featured 18 ring events over 12 days, drawing players nationally and awarding each ring winner a $5,000 WSOP Paradise 2026 package. Highlights included Allen Kessler winning his fifth ring and Martin Kabrhel collecting his sixth. The tournament series offers valuable momentum heading into the upcoming 57th annual World Series of Poker.
