Power Couples Take Over the 2026 U.S. Poker Open

The 2026 edition of the U.S. Poker Open is turning into a story of pure dominance and it’s being written by not one, but two poker couples.

Between Alex Foxen & Kristen Foxen, and Brock Wilson & Cherish Andrews, an incredible five out of the first seven events have already been claimed.A Series Controlled by the Same Four Players

Hosted at the PokerGO Studio as part of the PokerGO Tour, this high-stakes festival has seen elite competition from around the world.

Yet despite the tough field, these two couples have managed to:

• Win 5 out of 7 events

• Rack up 12 combined cashes

• Consistently outperform the competition

That’s not just a hot run, it’s total control.

Alex Foxen Matches a Historic Record

Alex Foxen added another milestone to his already impressive résumé by taking down the $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em event for $210,000.

With this victory, he reached 13 titles on the PokerGO Tour, tying the long-standing record held by Sam Soverel.

The Foxen Duo Delivers Again

Just days earlier, Kristen Foxen secured her own win in the $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em event, earning $198,000.

Together, the Foxens have already captured two titles during the series—an impressive feat in one of the toughest tournament lineups of the year.

Wilson & Andrews Raise the Bar

While the Foxens have been strong, Brock Wilson and Cherish Andrews have arguably taken things even further.

• Wilson kicked things off by winning Event #1 ($5,000 NLH) for $120,900

• Andrews followed up with a victory in Event #3 ($5,000 NLH) for $143,750

• Wilson then added a second title in Event #6 ($10,000 NLH), defeating Nick Schulman heads-up for $224,000

That’s three titles between them alone.... a dominant showing by any standard.

What Makes This Run So Rare?

Poker is a game of variance, where even the best players can go long stretches without major wins.

For two couples to:

• Consistently reach final tables

• Convert deep runs into victories

• Do it simultaneously in the same series

…is extremely rare.

Final Thoughts

As the 2026 U.S. Poker Open heads toward its conclusion, one thing is clear:

This year’s series isn’t just about individual brilliance, it’s about shared dominance.

Whether it’s the Foxens or the Wilson-Andrews duo, these four players have turned the USPO into their personal stage and the rest of the field is simply trying to keep up.