Parker Talbot claimed his fifth victory in the esteemed $1,050 World Championship of HORSE. Therefore securing a historic triumph in the World Championship of Online poker (WCOOP). Talbot’s reputation as among the most consistent and competent players in the online poker scene is strengthened by this success.
Parker Talbot Lead Team Tonkaaaa to Success
Parker Talbot victory as side Tonkaaaa’s captain in the 2024 PokerStars WCOOP League was crucial in helping his side to win third place. Supported by a roster full of gifted Swedish players, the Canadian proved why he ranks among the finest poker players in the game today. His triumph in the HORSE event was absolutely vital in driving the team to achieve 460 points, therefore placing them within striking distance of the league leaders.
With “ShipitFTW911,” who came in fifth place in the WCOOP 20-L: $109 NLHE [Mini Bounty Builder HR], Team Tonkaaaa’s other best performance added further points to their total. Team peace and loove is intensifying the chase for the top spot since just 70 points separate them from the present leaders.
WCOOP League Standings After September 12
- Team peace&loove – 1,350 points (+350)
- Team easywithaces – 1,315 points (+390)
- Team tonkaaaa – 1,225 points (+460)
- Team AAkkari – 1,095 points (+230)
- Team L. Veldhuis – 935 points (+280)
- Team Spraggy – 610 points (+340)
A Final Table Rich in Stars
P arker Talbotenters the last day in fourth position with 11 players left in the HORSE Championship. Among his rivals were some of the most well-known figures in online poker, like Lithuanian four-time WCOOP champion “Dainiux,” who came seventh and brought home $4,200. Along with “Dosenpfand” from Malta and Geraldo Cesar “geraldocesar” Neto from Brazil, other noteworthy participants on the final table were
Parker Talbot defeated Austria’s “huiiiiiiii” in heads-up play to take first prize of $21,904, despite fierce opposition by playing precisely and skilfully. With this triumph, Parker Talbot became one of a select few in the history of the series to join an elite group of players having five WCOOP titles.
WCOOP $1,050 World Championship of HORSE Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
| 1 | Parker “tonkaaaa” Talbot | Canada | $21,904 |
| 2 | “huiiiiiiiiii” | Austria | $16,618 |
| 3 | “gangstachel9” | Costa Rica | $12,461 |
| 4 | “Dosenpfand” | Malta | $9,495 |
| 5 | Geraldo Cesar “geraldocesar” Neto | Brazil | $7,235 |
| 6 | “llanboy23” | United Kingdom | $5,513 |
| 7 | “Dainiux” | Lithuania | $4,200 |
The Amazing WCOOP Trip of Parker Talbot
Talbot is in great company having won five WCOOP championships. Among the other poker greats with this distinction are Dan “djk123,” Andrey “Kroko-dill,” Connor “blanconegro” Drinan, and Andras “probirs,” Nemeth.
Talbot has regularly dominated the WCOOP series since his first triumph in 2020, claiming a range of events over several formats. His WCOOP successes over are broken out here the years:
| Year | Event | Entries | Prize Pool | Place | Prize |
| 2020 | 58-H: $530 NLHE 8-Max, PKO | 842 | $421,000 | 1st | $51,168 |
| 2021 | 75-H: $5,200 NLHE 8-Max, Midweek Freeze | 91 | $455,000 | 1st | $108,730 |
| 2022 | TT-02-H: $1,050 8-Game (6-max) 60K Gtd | 55 | $60,000 | 1st | $21,092 |
| 2023 | WCOOP 15-H: $10,300 NLHE [Super Tuesday High Roller] | 79 | $790,000 | 1st | $213,229 |
| 2024 | WCOOP $1,050 World Championship of HORSE | 88 | $88,000 | 1st | $21,904 |
Blaz Zerjav Extends WCOOP Leaderboard Lead
Parker Talbot made news for his sixth WCOOP triumph, but Slovenian player Blaz “Scarmak3r” Zerjav also made waves with his second title of the event and third overall. Outlacing 141 participants to take home $65,837, including a $29,650 winner’s payout and $36,188 in bounties, Zerjav’s most recent victory came in the WCOOP 20-H: $2,100 NLHE [Bounty Builder HR].
With his victory, Zerjav was able to increase his lead at the top of the WCOOP Overall Leaderboard, where he presently holds 875 points. The leaderboard shows individual performances over the series; Zerjav’s recent victory places him considerably ahead of the competition, which comprises Brazilian poker pros Yuri “theNERDguy” Dzivielevski (650 points) and Renan “Internett93o” Bruschi (555 points).
WCOOP 20-H: $2,100 NLHE [Bounty Builder HR] Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Bounty | Total Prize |
| 1 | Blaz “Scarmak3r” Zerjav | Slovenia | $36,188 | $65,837 |
| 2 | “Sxmon” | Austria | $16,188 | $45,837 |
| 3 | Ivan “ILS007” Stokes | United Kingdom | $15,000 | $35,138 |
| 4 | “Vasoski” | Germany | $3,875 | $19,518 |
| 5 | Alisson “heyalisson” Piekazewicz | Brazil | $3,000 | $15,151 |
The Race for the Overall WCOOP Leaderboard
The hunt for the Overall WCOOP Leaderboard title gets more fierce as Zerjav leads. Although the top three players have separated themselves from the pack, plenty of time still allows other rivals to catch up.
| Place | Player | Points |
| 1 | Blaz “Scarmak3r” Zerjav | 875 |
| 2 | Yuri “theNERDguy” Dzivielevski | 650 |
| 3 | Renan “Internett93o” Bruschi | 555 |
While professionals like Zerjav are leaving their own legacies in the realm of online poker, Talbot’s fifth WCOOP triumph is evidence of his ongoing poker prowess. With more events still to come, the WCOOP this year promises more thrilling events and strong competitiveness.
