Jumalon Becomes Global Ambassador for WSOP Academy

Daniel Negreanu had predicted that when Lucas Jumalon won the 2026 WSOP Main Event, he would want to do more than collect his 10 million dollar prize and leave the poker scene. One month later, the 22-year-old Jumalon has taken the first step in his role as a poker ambassador.

Jumalon has been named global ambassador of WSOP Academy, an app aimed at bringing a new generation of players to poker. However, his role is not limited to lending his name. Jumalon will go on a world tour, search for a future poker star, find them, and guide them.

During the tour, a special get-together game will be held for WSOP Academy users at every stop. One player from each game will win a free entry to that stop's WSOP Circuit Main Event. At the end of the tour, Jumalon will choose one of the get-together game winners as his personal protégé. The selected player will compete in the 10,000 dollar WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas in 2027 and will prepare for this major tournament with Jumalon's support.

The WSOP team will follow Jumalon's journey and produce a documentary series. The first episode is expected to be published on WSOP's official YouTube channel at the end of November. The search will begin on November 13 at the Dusk Till Dawn Casino in Nottingham, England. The other stops on the tour will be announced later.