WSOP Panama is buzzing with the Main Event, but also with the activity happening simultaneously. Well into the early hours of this Friday, the one who managed to secure a new ring was Mario Del Valle .
The “Cousin” fought in the tournament that was taking place while Jhonatan Saenz was building his lead on Day 1C of the Main Event. That said, without losing focus, the Guatemalan filled himself with glory by winning the tournament that gathered 141 entries and a prize pool of 69,795 greenbacks.
The Finalists of Event #8: US$600 No Limit Hold’Em of WSOP Panama 2026.
For his effort, he took home 17,705 dollars after defeating Yeyo Álvarez in the heads-up, who was left just short of his second ring. Still, the Colombian earned 11,400 in US currency. Before them, the third place was taken by Francis Cruz who added US$7,550 to his account.