Ariel Martinez claimed victory in the Main Event of the KSOP GGPoker Grand Final in Rio de Janeiro. The Argentinian came out on top after a heads-up deal with fellow countryman Nicolas Sbrissa.
The Kings Series of Poker (KSOP) visited the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort in Rio de Janeiro from 28 October to 6 November. The 2026 Grand Final was presented in partnership with GGPoker.
The $910 KSOP Main Event attracted 338 entries. Five Brazilians and four Argentinians took their seats at the final table. However, the Argentinians came out on top, claiming the first four spots.
The winner was set to receive $54,403. However, Ariel Martinez and Nicolas Sbrissa agreed to a chop during heads-up play. Martinez then secured the title and trophy after his 
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2026 KSOP GGPoker Grand Final
Date: October 28 to November 6
Location: Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort, Rio de Janeiro
Events: 43 incl. Satellites
Buy-Ins: R$500 ($90) to R$25,000 ($4,550); Satellites from R$300 ($55)
KSOP Main Event
Buy-In: R$5,000 ($910)
Entries: 338
Final Table Payouts
1st: Ariel Martinez (Argentina), R$ 250,000 ($45,335)
2nd: Nicolas Sbrissa (Argentina), R$ 250,000 ($45,335)
3rd: Jorge Preciado (Argentina), R$ 140,000 ($25,388)
4th: Christian Sare (Argentina), R$100,000 ($18,134)
5th: Eduardo Dantas (Brazil), R$ 75,000 ($13,601)
6th: Walter Oaquim (Brazil), R$ 53,000 ($9,611)
7th: Peterson Machado (Brazil), R$ 34,700 ($6,293)
8th: Fabricio Nociolini (Brazil), R$ 23,000 ($4,171)
9th: Paulo Gini (Brazil), R$ 16,500 ($2,992)
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