Brunson Gets Closer To Historic Milestone During Day 6 of WSOP 2026 Main Event

When $20,000 is on the Line, Time Stands Still

One of the summer’s most bizarre moments came courtesy of Loren Klein. With 72 players remaining, the field was waiting for a pay jump from $105,000 to $125,000. After a preflop action, Klein left a single 25,000 chip (the smallest denomination in play) in front of him, and after a bet from chipleader Gaston on the flop, he dove into an incredible tank lasting over 15 minutes.

Gaston was chivalrous enough to allow the delay, saying, “I’ll let you wait for that pay jump,” to which Klein replied with a grateful nod. Other players scattered from the table, and the situation required the intervention of a floor manager who counted down Klein’s last minute. Despite the hand lasting 17 minutes in total, Klein’s strategy failed as no one else was eliminated, and he proceeded to call with K-4, losing to Gaston’s A-6. 

Avocado Toast Over Millions?

Another attention-grabber was Will Givens. Despite playing for millions, he arrived at the start of Day 6 with a 25-minute delay. His reason? A characteristically unique one: “I was at the gym, meditating, then had an avocado toast with eggs, and a long walk in the sun. I was just in my own world,” Givens explained.

Givens was also late returning from breaks, but proved unstoppable at the table, advancing to Day 7 with a massive stack of over 10 million chips.

Legendary Names and the Last Champion Remaining

Todd Brunson is making waves, the son of the late legendary Doyle Brunson. With the ninth largest stack, he’s on the verge of a historic milestone. He could become part of the first father-son duo to both conquer the Main Event.

Daniel Hachem, son of 2005 Main Event winner Joe Hachem, sought a similar legacy, but his journey ended on Day 6, finishing 73rd for $105,000.

Adding to the historical chase is the last remaining former champion. Hossein Ensan, 2019 winner, sits solidly in 5th place, vying for a second Main Event title, potentially matching the feat of greats Doyle Brunson and Johnny Chan.

The title bid is alive for defending Player of the Year Shaun Deeb (8,725,000), 2026 Aussie Millions Main Event champion Malcolm Trayner (17,200,000), Patrick Leonard (6,100,000), and Brock Wilson (12,650,000).

Day 6 saw the exit of renowned names like Sean Winter (99th place), vlogger Masato Yokosawa (124th place), and three-time bracelet winner Dutch Boyd (66th place). 

Complete List of 62 Advancing Players After Day 6 in Event #82: $10,000 WSOP 2026 Main Event

Payout Structure for Event #82: $10,000 Main Event 2026

Source: WSOP, WSOP Live, X

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