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Calvin Anderson Has Won Eighth WSOP Bracelet

The poker pro secured his latest title in the $777 Lucky 7s online event while at home.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Casino

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Local poker professional Calvin Anderson has secured his eighth World Series of Poker bracelet. Anderson won the $777 No-Limit Hold'em Lucky 7's online tournament on September 28, 2026.

Why it matters

The victory places Anderson among a small group of only 12 players in history to claim eight career WSOP bracelets. His win highlights the evolving accessibility of high-stakes poker as he transitioned from playing slots at Resorts World to finishing the tournament on his home laptop.

Anderson earned $48,914 in a field of 363 entries, topping a runner-up who collected $36,209. He now holds eight career bracelets and $8.2 million in total live tournament cashes.

The players

Calvin Anderson

A professional poker player who has now won eight World Series of Poker bracelets.

The details

Anderson navigated the $777 buy-in event largely through the WSOP Online platform. During the final heads-up play, he held a 50:1 chip advantage over his opponent. He successfully closed out the victory from his home after beginning his day playing slots at Resorts World.

Timeline

  1. September 28, 2026: Calvin Anderson won his eighth WSOP bracelet.

Beyond the Strip

The WSOP bracelet count serves as the ultimate benchmark for prestige in professional poker. Anderson becomes the 12th player in history to hit this mark, cementing his standing among the elite few who have dominated the series over decades of play.

While this victory concludes the Lucky 7's event, residents who follow the local professional circuit can track future WSOP online events through the official poker platform. There are no pending physical tournament site changes for the general public following this win.

The takeaway

Anderson's win underscores how professional tournament play has moved beyond traditional casino floors to include remote online competition. Keep an eye on the official WSOP Online schedule for upcoming buy-in events if you are looking to enter the next series.

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