Austrian pro wins $145,600 at Americas Cardroom after $10 million live breakthrough.
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA / ACCESS Newswire / January 14, 2026 / Americas Cardroom announced today that Bernhard Binder has captured the Phil’s Thrill title, earning $145,600 in one of online poker’s most competitive weekly tournaments.
Binder’s win comes after his recent $10 million victory at the 2025 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event in the Bahamas, the largest live poker tournament ever held.
Competing under the screen name QToBerny, the Austrian professional navigated a strong field in the $10,300 buy-in Phil’s Thrill tournament, held every Sunday at Americas Cardroom.
Phil’s Thrill consistently attracts top-tier online poker players and industry leaders, reflecting the high level of competition at the site.
“Binder’s performance highlights how closely live and online poker excellence are connected,” said Americas Cardroom Pro Chris Moneymaker. “His ability to transition seamlessly from a historic live win to a major online title speaks volumes about today’s professional game.”
The tournament also featured a notable Spin to Stake result, where a player (KURTASEFLUSH) who invested approximately $0.25 received a $1,019 payout after randomly acquiring a 0.7% stake in Binder’s Phil’s Thrill action.
Americas Cardroom recently supported WSOP Paradise by awarding 93 players $30,000 live event packages through online satellite tournaments and participating as a co-sponsor of the event’s drone show.
About Americas Cardroom
Formerly known as ACR Poker, Americas Cardroom joined the Winning Poker Network in 2011. The network has been dealing cards since 2001 and remains one of the most trusted names in online poker. Consistently ranked first in payment processing and cashout reliability, Americas Cardroom provides a world-class online poker experience for players around the world.
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