Winning an Online WSOP bracelet is one of the pinnacles of a poker player’s career, a mark that places your name forever among the champions of the game. For Ori Miller, the road to that moment wasn’t paved with meticulous planning or weeks of preparation. Instead, it began on an ordinary Tuesday with a casual soccer match. What followed was the kind of story every poker player dreams of: an unexpected run ending with gold on his wrist.

On Wednesday 3rd of September, at the end of a challenging $5,000 NLH six handed WSOP event, Ori became a poker champion by winning his first WSOP bracelet.

The Moment It Happened

When asked how it felt to finally secure his first bracelet, Ori emotion was showing:

“I’ve been waiting for this for about 15 years,” he said. “I’ve played many WSOP events before and came close a few times, but this was different. When I won, it felt incredible. I even woke up my wife just to tell her. It was really special!”

The bracelet didn’t come from a minor tournament, quite the opposite: it was the $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Six-Handed event, a notoriously difficult and very competitive tournament. “It’s one of the toughest,” Ori explained. “A very hard field, strong players, and six-handed format that makes it even more challenging.”

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From Football Boots to Poker Tables

The way Ori entered the tournament was far from conventional. When asked whether he had prepared for the event in advance, Ori’s revealed the opposite.

“Actually, it was funny,” he recalled. “It was a Tuesday, and every Tuesday I play soccer with friends. After the game we grabbed something to eat, and when I checked the clock, I realized I had about 20 minutes left before late registration closed. I wasn’t even sure if I was going to play, but I jumped in at the last minute right from the restaurant. Then drove home, took a shower, and started playing.”

That spontaneity turned into a story his friends still talk about. “They were with me at the restaurant when I registered, and for sure they didn't expected that I would end up winning a bracelet.”

Strategy Shaped by Circumstance

The unusual entry had an effect on Ori’s approach at the tables.

“Of course,” Ori admitted. “At the start, I felt like gambling more. This led me to double up twice pretty quickly, and suddenly I had a good stack to work with. From there, everything became easier. That early momentum was crucial.”

Asked whether this aggressive early double-up gave him an edge because of this specific tournament format, Ori was clear: “Absolutely. In six-handed events, building a big stack early is even more important than in nine-handed ones. It lets you play more hands and apply pressure; it allows you to open up your range and control the pace. That’s a big advantage.”

Friends, Rivals, and the Bracelet Club

Poker is often a solitary game, but Ori is surrounded by friends who understand the grind. When asked if he had peers also chasing WSOP glory, his smile widened.

“Of course,” he said. “Many of my friends play these events. Actually, one of my good friends won this exact event two years ago, and others have bracelets from WSOP Vegas. So yes, I knew I would eventually win one myself, but you could say that joining "the VIP club of bracelet winners" feels very special".

Playing With Support

The conversation also touched on the platform where Ori achieved his victory. He was asked whether he had feedback on his experience.

“I’ve been playing on BetKings for years,” Ori said. “The platform is easy, smooth, and the team is great. They’ve supported me through all these years, and I really appreciate that. I’m very happy to play under BetKings, and I am proud to represent them"

A Bracelet, A Story, A Legacy

Ori’s win is not just another tournament victory. It’s the story of seizing the chance: a fleeting moment at the restaurant after a soccer match led to the toughest of poker tournaments. And then turned into a career-defining triumph.

“It is and it will be a nice story to tell my friends,” Ori said, reflecting on the night. “but for me it also marks something I’ve wanted for years. I’m a WSOP bracelet winner now and it feels incredible.”