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Event #10: $600 Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em
Day 2 Completed
2026 World Series of Poker
Event #10: $600 Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em
Day: 2
Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
Buy-in
$600
Prize Pool
$2,329,488
Total Entries
4,622
Level
44
Blinds
2,000,000 / 4,000,000
Ante
4,000,000
Entries
230
Players Left
1
Players Left 1 / 4,622
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Level 44
: Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante
Action has concluded in Event #10: $600 No-Limit Hold'em DeepStack, and Karapet Galstyan has emerged victorious, earning his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet, along with a hefty payout of $259,829 at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.
The first person Galstyan wanted to share the victory with was his wife, who had supported him throughout his poker journey, which began after he saw a television commercial many years ago. Galstyan had been texting her updates after each elimination, but after his fourth opponent was knocked out, the replies stopped.
"I figured she had fallen asleep," he said with a laugh.
After clinching the title, he sent one final message: "I won."
During the winner's interview with PokerNews, his phone buzzed with her response: "What??"
Event #10: $600 No-Limit Hold'em DeepStack Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karapet Galstyan | United States | $259,829 |
| 2 | Joshua Lusby-Angvick | United States | $173,067 |
| 3 | Russell Giordano | United States | $128,446 |
| 4 | Joseph Sia | Philippines | $96,106 |
| 5 | Kenneth Baime | United States | $72,500 |
| 6 | Luis Yepez Carmona | Venezuela | $55,145 |
| 7 | Michael Wagner | United States | $42,295 |
| 8 | Nelson Chew | United States | $32,713 |
| 9 | Omri Zaidman | United States | $25,517 |
Final Day Action
Just 230 players returned for Day 2, including start-of-day chip leader Adam Cohen, whose run came to an end in 91st place for $2,575. Several bracelet winners were also among the contenders, including Alex Keating, who finished 47th for $5,717, and Ryan Hughes, who bowed out in 56th place for $4,784.
The field also featured a pair of 25K Fantasy picks. Marco Johnson of Team Banana was eliminated in 79th place for $3,445, while Renji Mao of Team Spitework followed shortly thereafter in 75th place for the same payout.
Once the field reached the final three tables, the audience was almost guaranteed a new bracelet winner. Players began dropping like flies; chip leaders emerged, then fell.
Entering the final table, Karapet Galstyan boasted the strongest tournament résumé among the remaining players, with $500,471 in live earnings according to The Hendon Mob. Drawing on more than two decades of poker experience, Galstyan relied on his ability to observe opponents and identify their tendencies throughout the final table.
When asked who posed the biggest threat, Galstyan quickly pointed to Luis Yepez Carmona. "Luis Yepez Carmona was my biggest threat," he said. His approach was straightforward: "To watch my opponents carefully and pick up on their tendencies."
That strategy paid dividends, particularly during heads-up play against Joshua Lusby-Angvick, the runner-up, who played aggressively throughout the match. "He was getting tired, so I knew I needed to put the pressure on," Galstyan explained. He identified a key turning point when he limped the button, faced a raise from Lusby-Angvick, and then moved all in.
Originally from Armenia and now residing in Las Vegas, Galstyan has enjoyed a successful poker career, including an online WSOP bracelet and two WSOP Circuit rings. Despite his accomplishments, one goal continues to motivate him: cashing in the WSOP Main Event. Having played the tournament for the past ten years without making the money, he hopes to change that this summer.
Galstyan plans to play a full WSOP schedule, with the exception of a cruise to Alaska with his wife from June 12–22, before returning for the Main Event. “The cruise gives me an opportunity to unwind from the grind of the series.”
With a wide smile, Galstyan reflected on what the victory meant to him. "It's awesome. What a difference it is to win a live event and get both the prize money and the bracelet."
Galstyan also credited his willingness to adapt to different opponents as a key factor in his success. "Players who play GTO strategy can be too predictable, so I change my strategy depending on my opponents," he said.
With the bracelet secured, Galstyan looked forward to heading home and celebrating the victory with his wife after a long, rewarding day at the tables.
Be sure to follow PokerNews throughout the remainder of the 2026 WSOP to stay up to date with all future event coverage.
Level 44
: Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante
After 12 hours of relentless battle, a new champion emerged victorious. Karapet Galstyan has won the Event #10: $600 Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em for $259,829.
Please stay tuned for a full recap of the day.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karapet Galstyan | United States | $259,829 |
| 2 | Joshua Lusby-Angvick | United States | $173,067 |
| 3 | Russell Giordano | United States | $128,446 |
| 4 | Joseph Sia | Philippines | $96,106 |
| 5 | Kenneth Baime | United States | $72,500 |
| 6 | Luis Yepez Carmona | Venezuela | $55,145 |
| 7 | Michael Wagner | United States | $42,295 |
| 8 | Nelson Chew | United States | $32,713 |
| 9 | Omri Zaidman | United States | $25,517 |
Level 44
: Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante
Karapet Galstyan shoved all-in on the button for around 115,000,000 and Joshua Lusby-Angvick instantaneously called.
Joshua Lusby-Angvick: Q♠10♥ 
Karapet Galstyan: 9♥6♦
Lusby-Angvick was ahead and watched on as the dealer flopped 8♦2♣2♦. The 9♠ turn, however, pushed Galstyan in the lead for the championship. The river dropping the 9♦ sealed Lusby-Angvick's fate of being runner-up.
Level 44
: Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante
Karapet Galstyan limped on the button, and Joshua Lusby-Angvick raised to 10,000,000. Galstyan immediately moved all in for 51,300,000, and Lusby-Angvick snap-called and said, "I'm the underdog this time."
Karapet Galstyan: A♥10♣
Joshua Lusby-Angvick: K♠5♠
The board came out with A♣9♥3♠8♠2♥, and although Lusby-Angvick called for a spade, Galstyan won with his pair of aces and took a substantial lead.
Level: 44
Blinds: 2,000,000/4,000,000
Ante: 4,000,000
Level 43
: Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante
Karapet Galstyan moved all in from the button, and Joshua Lusby-Angvick snap-called with the superior stack.
Karapet Galstyan: J♣7♣
Joshua Lusby-Angvick: K♥10♦
The board brought a lucky seven for Galstyan on 5♠A♦3♦7♠8♦, who would double his stack with his pair of sevens.
Level 43
: Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante
Karapet Galstyan on the button completed and Joshua Lusby-Angvick checked his option leading them to the flop.
The flop came Q♣10♠8♦. After a check, Galstyan fired 3,000,000 and Lusby-Angvick called. Both players checked the 2x turn.
On the 9♠ river, Lusby-Angvick led out with 10,000,000, which was enough to make Galstyan fold.
Level 43
: Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante
Play has significantly slowed with the chips changing hands between Joshua Lusby-Angvick and Karapet Galstyan. They are choosing their spots, but have yet to make a move. Unfortunately for Galstyan, finding that hill to make a stand has been slowly blinding him out.
Level: 43
Blinds: 1,500,000/3,000,000
Ante: 3,000,000
