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Event #61: $1,000 Super Seniors
Day 4 Completed
2026 World Series of Poker
Event #61: $1,000 Super Seniors
Day: 4
Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 4
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$2,924,240
Total Entries
3,323
Level
39
Blinds
600,000 / 1,200,000
Ante
1,200,000
Entries
15
Players Left
1
Players Left 1 / 3,323
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Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
After four exciting days of action on the felt here at here at the 2026 World Series of Poker, Lionel Barracano has triumphed over Kevin Song in Event #61: $1,000 Super Seniors, earning a payday of $355,263, along with his first career bracelet.
Hosted by the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, the event drew a sizable field of 3,323 entries, all of whom had to be at least 60 years old in order to participate. With only 15 hopefuls returning to vie for a share of the $2,924,240 prize pool on the final day, the Frenchman emerged as the last player standing, prompting his rail of supporters to erupt in celebration as the final card was dealt.
With the help of his close friend Greg as a translator, Barracano explained to PokerNews how special it was to share such a memorable moment with his entourage.
"It feels really good to be able to share this joy with friends around. It's a very, very good feeling."
"I've been playing poker for 20 years now, but without any big results, so I'm very happy. It's every poker player's dream to win a bracelet, so I'm very happy to have done it, especially at my age."
Event #61: $1,000 Super Seniors Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel Barracano | France | $355,263 |
| 2 | Kevin Song | Korea, Republic of | $236,712 |
| 3 | Donald Briggs | United States | $176,564 |
| 4 | Paul McMullin | United States | $132,696 |
| 5 | Nancy Birnbaum | United States | $100,488 |
| 6 | Alexander Dovzhenko | Ukraine | $76,683 |
| 7 | Micheal Dokell | United States | $58,970 |
| 8 | Dhesikan Ananchaperumal | United States | $45,703 |
| 9 | Glen Clementi | United States | $35,699 |
Redemption Story After a Deep Run Two Years Ago
Barracano mentioned he discovered poker through his nephew 20 years ago and began playing online poker in France shortly thereafter. He has since played a mix of online and live cash games and tournaments, with his biggest career score prior to today coming two years ago.
"Two years ago in 2024, I made 12th in this very same tournament, so I guess it's a kind of a special relationship for sure."
That close call helped him prepare for another deep run, giving him a better understanding of how to adjust in a Seniors event and navigate his way through a massive field.
"It's very interesting to play this field because it's a very less aggressive [form of] poker. So apart from the age thing, the adaptation is related to the large number of players in this kind of tournament."
Barracano entered Day 4 in the middle of the pack and began the final table with an average stack, flying under the radar for a good portion of the afternoon. He held steady until play got down to five-handed, where he got it all in with ace-eight against Song's pocket jacks, hitting an ace on the turn to jump from last place to second.
In what proved to be a major turning point, Barracano continued to chip up, going on to secure another big double up in a blind versus blind confrontation with Donald Briggs. After being left on fumes, Briggs was eliminated just two hands later, setting the scene for heads-up play, where Song began with a slight lead over Barracano.
Brief Heads-Up Match to Deny Song Second Bracelet
The duel began with Barracano and Song trading a few small pots, before fireworks erupted early in the match when all the money went in preflop. Barrancano was the one at risk, and his pocket jacks held against the ace-trey of Song, propelling him into a huge chip lead.
Despite being left with less than ten big blinds, Song carefully navigated his short stack, proving he wasn't going down without a fight. He found a double up with pocket aces to begin to close the gap, but Barracano still held more than a two-to-one lead.
Stifling any chance of a comeback for Song, Barracano wasted little time in attempting to close out the tournament for a second time. In what proved to be the final hand of the event, Barracano got it in good with pocket fives against the pocket fours of his seasoned opponent. He didn't have much to sweat after a five appeared on the flop, virtually locking up the win as the turn and river were mere formalities before he joined his friends on the rail to collect the bracelet.
That wraps up PokerNews' coverage of Event #61: $1,000 Super Seniors at the 2026 WSOP. Check out the live reporting hub for coverage of other events this summer.
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Lionel Barracano has won Event #61: $1,000 Super Seniors for $355,263 and his first WSOP poker bracelet.
Stay tuned for a write-up and a full interview with the winner.
Event #61: $1,000 Super Seniors Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel Barracano | France | $355,263 |
| 2 | Kevin Song | Korea, Republic of | $236,712 |
| 3 | Donald Briggs | United States | $176,564 |
| 4 | Paul McMullin | United States | $132,696 |
| 5 | Nancy Birnbaum | United States | $100,488 |
| 6 | Alexander Dovzhenko | Ukraine | $76,683 |
| 7 | Micheal Dokell | United States | $58,970 |
| 8 | Dhesikan Ananchaperumal | United States | $45,703 |
| 9 | Glen Clementi | United States | $35,699 |
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Kevin Song raised to 3,100,000 from the button and Lionel Barracano jammed from the big blind with the covering stack. Song snap-called for his remaining 21,400,000.
Kevin Song: 4♦4♥ 
Lionel Barracano: 5♣5♠
Barracano had another opportunity to close out the tournament and capture his first WSOP bracelet.
The dealer delivered the 5♦J♠Q♣ flop, giving Barracano bottom set and leaving Song staring at the brink. Barracano's rail erupted into chants of "Allez, allez, allez!"
Song needed running fours to survive, but he was drawing dead after the Q♦ hit the turn. The meaningless 8♣ river confirmed Song's runner-up finish, while Barracano was crowned the champion of Event #61: $1,000 Super Seniors.
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Kevin Song moved all in on the button for 9,500,000 and Lionel Barracano called in the big blind, looking to end it.
Kevin Song: A♣A♦
Lionel Barracano: 9♠7♠
The flop came 8♣3♥4♦ with Song's aces still in the lead. The Q♥ turn locked up the win, and the meaningless J♠ rolled off on the river.
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
After a few small pots were traded back and forth, Lionel Barracano raised to 3,600,000 from the button and Kevin Song went deep into the tank. After thinking for around two minutes, Song jammed, covering Barracano.
Barracano then had a decision of his own. He got out of his chair and eventually made the call for his stack of 28,200,000.
Lionel Barracano: J♦J♣
Kevin Song: A♣3♥
Barracano was poised to take a commanding chip lead and leave Song on fumes, unless Song could find an ace to end the tournament on the spot.
The 3♣K♣2♠ flop gave Song a few additional outs by pairing his three. The Q♦ on the turn was safe for Barracano, and so was the 7♠ river.
After the stacks were counted, Song was left with around six big blinds.
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Donald Briggs was down to just 3,200,000 in the big blind, being nearly forced all-in. Song asked for all of it in the small blind and Briggs obliged.
Donald Briggs: Q♥2♣
Kevin Song: 6♦2♠
"Oh my God, you're a big favorite," said Song after slowly peeling his cards given that he didn't look preflop.
The 6♠ appeared in the window, followed by the J♥ and 7♣, giving Song the lead. The J♣ turn and 3♥ river offered no help to Briggs, and his impressive tournament run came to an end.
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Donald Briggs completed from the small blind and Lionel Barracano jammed for 12,700,000 from the big blind. Briggs snap-called with only a few big blinds more than Barracano.
Lionel Barracano: 9♦8♦
Donald Briggs: K♠Q♦
Briggs' trap had worked perfectly, as Barracano jammed with a suited connector and needed to connect with the board or the tournament would be heads-up.
The 10♦6♥4♥ flop gave Barracano additional outs with an open-ended straight draw.
Barracano got there on the 7♦ turn, making a straight and leaving Briggs drawing dead. After the 7♠ completed the board, Barracano climbed to around 26,000,000, while Briggs was left with just a few big blinds.
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Lionel Barracano moved all in for 11,700,000 in the small blind, prompting Kevin Song to fold in the big blind.
The next hand, Song limped in the small blind and Donald Briggs checked back in the big blind.
The flop came 7♥10♥2♥, Song bet 1,200,000, and Briggs quickly called, bringing the Q♠ turn.
Song check-folded when Briggs moved all in for 10,000,000 to put himself at risk.
