Stud and HORSE Victories Push Benny Glaser's WCOOP Record to 19 Titles
Benny Glaser won the $530 Stud and $530 HORSE events back-to-back, earning a combined $19,439. Multiple reports confirm his lifetime WCOOP title tally has expanded from 17 to 19.
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Benny Glaser has added two more titles to his WCOOP resume. According to September 28 reports from PokerNews, PokerWired, and SuperPoker, the British pro won the $530 Stud and $530 HORSE events during the same tournament session, raising his career WCOOP title count from 17 to 19.
Payouts for the two victories stood at $8,357 and $11,082 respectively, totaling $19,439. Media coverage focused heavily on the record extension: Glaser continues to lead the all-time WCOOP title leaderboard, with both wins coming in variants distinct from standard No-Limit Hold'em.
First Career WCOOP Stud Title
The $530 Stud event registered 36 total entries. Playing under his online handle "RunGodlike," Glaser defeated fellow UK player TheePr0d1gy heads-up to claim $8,357. PokerNews payout tables listed the runner-up prize at $5,187.
According to PokerNews stats, this marks Glaser's first WCOOP victory in a Stud variant. For a player with numerous series titles, this win adds a new game format to his championship record.
Fourth HORSE Title, Defeating Elgstrøm Heads-Up
His second victory came in the $530 HORSE event. PokerWired reported 58 entries, with Glaser ultimately defeating Denmark's Christian "CMoosepower" Elgstrøm to secure the $11,082 top prize, while Elgstrøm earned $6,850.
This marks Glaser's fourth career WCOOP HORSE title. Unlike standalone Stud, HORSE rotates through multiple poker games. Winning both events during the same session extended his HORSE record while broadening his total mix of winning WCOOP variants.
Moving from 17 to 19 Lifetime Titles
Earlier in the series, Glaser captured his 17th career WCOOP title in the $1,050 8-Game event. The subsequent Stud and HORSE victories brought his series tally to three titles and his career total to 19.
PokerNews statistics show his 19 WCOOP titles span 12 distinct poker disciplines. SuperPoker and PokerWired noted that Patrick Leonard holds 15 WCOOP titles, meaning Glaser has extended his lead at the top of the leaderboard.
Back-to-Back Wins Coincide with Main Event Launch
Glaser's victories occurred as the WCOOP Main Event got underway, though his two new titles came in Stud and HORSE events. Evaluating this accomplishment centers on his multi-variant expertise and back-to-back session performance.
From claiming his first Stud title to securing his fourth HORSE victory, these wins combined a new game format victory with continued dominance in an established discipline. His 19 titles represent documented WCOOP accomplishments, while ongoing events in the festival continue toward completion.
Local reading context
Stud, HORSE, and 8-Game are separate tournament variants; references to 19 titles denote lifetime WCOOP victories, while three titles refer to achievements in the current series. Gross prize money does not account for total entry fees deducted.
Source report dates: 2026-09-28
Original sources and verification
- PokerNews
Two mixed-game titles and 19 cumulative WCOOP titles, reported September 28.
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- PokerWired
Reports 19th title, 58 HORSE entries, dual payouts, and heads-up runner-up.
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- SuperPoker
Reports 8-Game title in current series, two added titles, and Patrick Leonard's 15 WCOOP titles.
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