Santosh Suvarna won his third bracelet and almost $2,000,000

Santosh Suvarna won his third bracelet and almost $2,000,000

Santosh Suvarna became a three-time World Series of Poker champion. The Indian pro won the $50,000 8-Max High Roller, which drew 167 entries.

In the heads-up, Suvarna defeated Chen "Jack" Lee, who in 2025 won his first bracelet in the $25,000 8-Max High Roller. After an even start, the Indian player began to gradually build his lead. In the final hand, he managed to beat Lee's pocket kings. The South Korean high roller went all-in on the ♦️♣️♦️♣️ turn, and Suvarna called with ♥️♥️. The Indian had bottom pair and a straight draw. However, the river brought the ♠️, and Suvarna made a full house.

"Oh my God, it was like a dream. An eight on the river against kings? I think it's magic," Suvarna said after the win.

Santosh Suvarna tied Nipun Java for the most WSOP bracelets among Indian players. In addition, he took the main prize of $1,922,870 and strengthened his lead in live winnings among his compatriots. Suvarna's total live tournament earnings now stand at $22,657,853.

$50,000 8-Max High Roller final table results:
1️⃣ Santosh Suvarna 🇮🇳 — $1,922,870
2️⃣ Chen "Jack" Lee 🇰🇷 — $1,281,905
3️⃣ Colin Robinson 🇺🇸— $893,225
4️⃣ Chris Brewer 🇺🇸 — $634,870
5️⃣ Anatoly Zlotnikov 🇷🇺 — $460,445
6️⃣ Brandon Wilson 🇺🇸 — $340,905
7️⃣ Brian Brick 🇺🇸 — $257,770
8️⃣ Jans Arends 🇳🇱 — $199,150
9️⃣ Peter Aarts 🇧🇪 — $157,280