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Zachary VanKeuren Wins WSOP Circuit Turning Stone Main Event
Zachary VanKeuren defeated 1,114 entries in the 2026 World Series of Poker Circuit Turning Stone main event, earning $267,437 and his first WSOPC gold ring for the win. This victory marks a significant milestone in VanKeuren's career, as he had previously won a $3,200 buy-in WSOP Online event in 2024 for $219,450 and a gold bracelet.
VanKeuren's impressive tournament score remains the $1,162,350 that came with his win in the World Poker Tour Prime Championship. With this latest WSOPC win factored in, VanKeuren now has more than $2.4 million in lifetime cashes under his belt.
The tournament featured a $1 million guarantee, and the final prize pool swelled to $1,687,720, with 121 players earning a share. Zachary VanKeuren ultimately defeated Adam Kurnitz ($178,255) heads-up for the title. The win came with 960 Card Player Player of the Year points.
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