WSOP Week Marked by Canceled Tournament and Near Disqualification

Online Bracelet Event Canceled After Login Failures

The World Series of Poker’s (WSOP) online operations came under fire this week after a technical meltdown forced the cancellation of Online Bracelet Event #7. A large number of participants reported login problems that left them unable to access the tournament, even as the event proceeded and their chip stacks were reduced in real time.

While connectivity problems are not new in online poker, the decision to let the tournament continue initially—despite widespread complaints—amplified player frustration. Several participants took to social media to express their anger, especially those who had scheduled time off specifically to play the event.

The WSOP ultimately canceled the tournament on its second day, but the decision introduced new complications. Notably, one player had secured a $100,000 bounty shortly before the cancellation. As of now, organizers have not clarified whether this payout will be honored or how prize money will be distributed.

Tyler Brown Wins Despite Clash With Tournament Staff

In a separate in-person event, tensions flared again—this time between a leading player and tournament officials. Tyler Brown, who was competing in the $600 Mixed No-Limit Hold’em/Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack event, narrowly avoided disqualification after a dispute over chip management.

The conflict arose during a routine “coloring up,” where smaller denomination chips are exchanged for larger ones to streamline gameplay. Brown, sitting on the biggest stack in the room, agreed to trade in 2 million in chips but wanted to retain some smaller denominations. Tournament staff insisted he exchange 3 million instead.

What followed was a tense exchange in which Brown was accused of not offering the 2 million chip trade. Other players vouched for Brown’s version of events, but the situation escalated when he allegedly called the staff liars. At one point, tournament officials reportedly considered disqualifying him.

Ultimately, they issued only a one-round penalty and allowed him to proceed with his original exchange. Brown went on to win the tournament, earning $178,126. After the event, he remarked: “I very much prefer PLO. People that have gotten to know me originally thought of me as a No-Limit Hold’em player because of my first bracelet. I just really enjoy the strategy more.”