Renato Roizenblit WSOP hopes came to an end just one spot outside the final table, as the Brazilian grinder finished 8th in WSOP Event #86, a $600 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em “Ultra Stack” event that drew a massive field of 8,007 entries. The result, first reported by PokerNews Brasil, capped a deep run through one of the most heavily attended bracelet events of the summer and earned Roizenblit a $50,000 payday on July 9, 2026.
While Roizenblit fell short of the bracelet, his run is another reminder of how competitive Brazilian players have become in the low and mid buy-in corners of the WSOP schedule, where thousands of amateurs and grinders alike battle through multiple starting flights for a shot at a life changing score.
Renato Roizenblit’s Run and the Elimination Hand
Roizenblit navigated a field of 8,007 entries, a number that put Event #86 among the largest tournaments of the summer, to reach the money and eventually the bubble of the unofficial final table. According to PokerNews Brasil, his tournament ended when he got his stack in with two pair, holding Q♥J♠ on a board that gave him the made hand, only to run into Sriharsha Doddapaneni’s A♦10♣, which had connected for a straight.
Two pair against a made straight is about as clean a cooler as poker produces. There was no bad play to point to and no obvious error in hindsight, just a case of Roizenblit’s holding being second best at the moment it mattered most. Eighth place and $50,000 is still a result most players would take gladly from a field of over 8,000 entries, and it adds to the growing list of Brazilian cashes in 2026 WSOP bracelet events.
Eric Weber Wins Event #86, Henry Benamram Runner-Up
With Roizenblit out in 8th, the final table played down to a heads up battle between two players from opposite sides of the Atlantic. Eric Weber of the United States came out on top, closing out the tournament and the $400,000 first place prize. Henry Benamram of France finished as the runner-up, banking $260,000 for his own deep run through the enormous field.
PokerNews Brasil’s coverage of the event detailed individual payouts for the final nine players, though the outlet did not publish a total prize pool figure for Event #86. What is clear from the reported payouts alone is that this was a lucrative stop for anyone who made a deep run, with a six figure gap separating the winner from the runner-up and a meaningful cash still on offer as far back as 8th place.
What Is an “Ultra Stack” Structure?
The “Ultra Stack” branding on Event #86 refers to a starting stack format designed to give players significantly more chips relative to the blinds than a standard WSOP event. In practice, that generally means a deeper starting stack and a somewhat slower structure in the early levels, which gives players more room to maneuver, avoid coin flip situations they would rather skip, and play more hands of skillful post flop poker before antes and blinds start eating into stacks.
For recreational players and grinders alike, Ultra Stack events tend to be popular precisely because they reduce the earliest luck factor of a tournament. Nobody wants to bust in level two because a short stack forced a marginal all in decision. A deeper structure lets more of the skill edge that separates players like Roizenblit from the pack actually show up on the felt over the course of a long tournament.
Why a $600 WSOP Event Draws an Eight Thousand Person Field
Buy in price is one of the clearest levers the WSOP has for controlling field size, and $600 sits in a sweet spot. It is high enough to feel like a “real” WSOP event with a serious structure and a bracelet on the line, yet low enough that it remains accessible to recreational players, staked amateurs, and grinders working with modest bankrolls. An 8,007 entry field for a $600 buy in illustrates just how much demand exists at that price point, particularly during the peak weeks of the summer schedule when players from around the world descend on Las Vegas.
For newcomers trying to understand how these events fit into the broader WSOP calendar, or how buy in levels, starting flights, and Ultra Stack style structures interact, Poker Pro Academy’s WSOP guide breaks down the schedule and format details that make events like this one worth targeting.
Brazil’s Growing Presence at the WSOP
Roizenblit’s 8th place result is part of a broader trend of Brazilian players making their presence felt across the WSOP schedule, from bracelet events to high volume Ultra Stack tournaments like this one. Brazil has become one of the more consistently represented countries in these massive field events in recent summers, with players regularly appearing deep in the money in tournaments that draw thousands of entries from around the globe.
A single elimination hand, however unlucky, does not erase a strong overall performance in a field of over 8,000 players. Results like this one continue to build the resume of Brazilian poker talent on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
As always, poker involves real financial risk, and players should only compete within their means. Responsible gaming resources are available for anyone who wants support managing their play, and participation in real money poker should be limited to players of legal age, 18 or older depending on jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Renato Roizenblit finish in WSOP Event #86?
Roizenblit finished 8th out of 8,007 entries in the $600 buy in No Limit Hold’em Ultra Stack event, earning a $50,000 prize after his two pair lost to Sriharsha Doddapaneni’s straight.
Who won WSOP Event #86?
Eric Weber of the United States won the event and the $400,000 first place prize. Henry Benamram of France finished runner-up for $260,000.
What does “Ultra Stack” mean in a WSOP event?
Ultra Stack refers to a starting chip stack format that gives players a deeper stack relative to the blinds than a standard event, generally resulting in a slower early structure and more room for skillful post flop play.
