Oklahoma Native Wins 2026 WSOP Tulsa Circuit Main Event

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Robert Shuptrine, a Coweta, Oklahoma native and regular in the Tulsa poker scene, won the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Tulsa Circuit Main Event on Monday, March 16. Shuptrine beat out a field of 478 players to earn $142,758, his first WSOP Circuit ring, and a seat at the 2026 WSOP Paradise event in the Bahamas.

Why it matters

The WSOP Circuit is a prestigious series of poker tournaments that attracts top players from around the country. Shuptrine's victory represents a major accomplishment for an Oklahoma-based player, showcasing the strength of the local poker community and the appeal of the Hard Rock Tulsa as a WSOP tour stop.

The details

Shuptrine, who was coming off a poker hiatus, placed 11th after Day 1 of the Main Event. On Day 2, he pulled into the chip lead and eliminated three of the final table players. With just four players remaining on Day 3, Shuptrine secured the win in just two hours. He defeated runner-up Christopher Stewart, who earned $95,254, as well as third-place finisher Christy Cranford ($64,890) and fourth-place finisher John Reynolds ($45,153).

• The 2026 WSOP Circuit stop at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa concluded on Monday, March 16, 2026.
• Shuptrine won the Main Event on Monday, March 16, 2026.

What’s next

Shuptrine will represent Hard Rock Tulsa at the 2026 WSOP Paradise event at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas.