Artur Martirosian Wins 4th WSOP Bracelet in $25K High Roll

Jonathan Rodriguez

Written by: Jonathan Rodriguez

Published: Thu Jun 11, 2026, 9:00 am ET

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Artur Martirosian Wins 4th WSOP Bracelet in $25K High Roll

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Artur Martirosian secured his fourth World Series of Poker bracelet after winning the $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed High Roller at the 2026 WSOP. He earned the title along with a $1.28 million payday after navigating one of the toughest fields of the summer.

The event attracted more than 240 entries. As a result, the prize pool grew into the multimillion-dollar range. Moreover, the short-handed format created constant pressure at every stage of the final table. Martirosian stayed composed throughout and capitalized when it mattered most.

He eventually defeated Pavel Plesuv in heads-up play to close out the win. The result further strengthened his reputation as one of the premier high-roller tournament players in the world.

Final Table Run: Martirosian Climbs Through Elite Field to Secure Fourth Bracelet

The final table featured Sean Winter, Chance Kornuth, Marius Gierse, Yosuke Miki, and Pavel Plesuv, alongside Martirosian. Notably, Yosuke Miki entered the final day as the chip leader. Sean Winter sat second in chips, while Martirosian began the day in third.

Early in final table play, Winter briefly surged into the chip lead through aggressive post-flop pressure. However, momentum shifted as the field tightened and pay jumps intensified.

The eliminations unfolded in order of Kornuth in sixth place, followed by Marius Gierse in fifth. Yosuke Miki, who started the day as chip leader, exited in fourth after a key late-stage confrontation. Sean Winter then fell in third after losing a crucial all-in battle that denied him heads-up play.

As a result, Martirosian advanced to face Pavel Plesuv for the bracelet.

Heads-Up Battle: Martirosian Survives Swinging Match to Seal Fourth Bracelet

Heads-up play between Martirosian and Plesuv began at near-even stacks after a relatively fast start to the final table. For over an hour, neither player could pull away significantly as both adjusted to deep-stack pressure.

However, Martirosian struck first with a decisive hand, holding pocket jacks against Plesuv's fives. That pot gave him roughly a 3:1 chip advantage and shifted momentum firmly in his direction.

Plesuv then mounted a dramatic comeback to nearly even the stacks again. In one key hand, Martirosian held A♣5♣ against K♠4♥, but Plesuv rivered a straight to seize a massive double and move ahead roughly 8:1 in chips.

Despite the setback, Martirosian stayed patient and found another opening almost an hour later. He picked up 4♠4♦ against A♥9♣ and committed his stack in a pivotal confrontation.

The board ran out 2♥ 10♣ Q♠ 5♣ in Martirosian's favor. As a result, he secured his fourth WSOP bracelet and the $1,286,285 first prize.

Martirosian reflected on the win afterward, saying:

"It is special, (the WSOP is) only once a year, and not every year you can win," he said with a light laugh.

"I know Pavel pretty well and we are good friends and he's a good player. It was tough heads up. (He was the) best opponent from (the) final table, after me," laughed Martirosian.

Final Table Results

Place Player Country Prize
1st Artur Martirosian Russian Federation $1,286,285
2nd Pavel Plesuv Moldova $857,510
3rd Sean Winter United States $597,635
4th Yosuke Miki Japan $421,718
5th Marius Gierse Austria $301,347
6th Chance Kornuth United States $218,091

Artur Martirosian's 2026 WSOP Run and Rankings Momentum

Martirosian's fourth bracelet further reinforced his elite status on the high-roller circuit. Throughout the 2026 WSOP, he has recorded multiple deep runs in major events against world-class competition.

With this victory, he continues to accumulate 1,428 WSOP Player of the Year points so far. This keeps him in contention near the top of the leaderboard. In addition, his results have boosted his PokerGO Tour points total with 700. His points strengthen his standing across the global high-stakes tournament ecosystem.

Furthermore, his success reflects the same level of competition often seen on US online poker sites. This consistency across live and online-adjacent environments highlights his long-term edge in modern tournament poker.

Jonathan Rodriguez
Jonathan Rodriguez

Jonathan is an avid basketball fan, and is often looking forward to the next upcoming NBA season when not checking players' stats during games. He also likes to keep his ears on the ground for the latest rumblings in the online casino industry.

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