Will 22-Year-Old Lucas Jumalon Rule the WSOP 2026 Main Event? Here's the Profile of All Finalists

WSOP 2026 Main Event Finalists Standings:

1. Lucas Jumalon (USA) – 194,000,000 (129 BB)

At 22 years old, Lucas Jumalon has a unique opportunity to make poker history. If he successfully brings his stellar performance to fruition, he could become the second-youngest winner of the Main Event in WSOP history. The absolute record is still held by Joe Cada, who triumphed in 2009 at the age of 21.

A pivotal moment of his run came against Malcolm Trayner. Jumalon, holding J-J, managed to find a set on the flop and take over 50 million chips from his opponent with Q-Q.

Jumalon is a colossal chipleader, controlling 35.11% of all chips in play with a stack of 194 million. According to historical statistics, this is the largest percentage held by a leader of the final table in this century.

Modern tournament history suggests that a player in such a position has a huge chance of overall victory. In the last 20 years, only three players entered the final with a lead of more than 50 big blinds over the rest – Koray Aldemir (2021), Hossein Ensan (2019), and Joe McKeehen (2015).

All three capitalized on their massive leads, controlled the final table, and achieved the prestigious bracelet without relinquishing their dominant position.

2. Rami Hammoud (Canada) – 79,000,000 (53 BB)

An experienced player from Montreal and regular at Playground Poker Club, Hammoud is a major contender against the young leader. Before this, he had only one WSOP final (in the Salute to Warriors event in 2024), but demonstrated immense discipline over eight days, building his stack progressively.

He chose the right moments for aggression and trusted his instincts in key situations. For instance, on Day 8, he managed to lay down Q-Q after Gagliano's all-in with K-K.

Before the final, he plans to rest and utilize his technically savvy poker friends for ICM study.

3. Jamie Shaevel (USA) – 56,000,000 (37 BB)

A representative of the Californian cash game scene, Shaevel is a bit of an anomaly in the tournament world. Though he rarely plays tournaments, the WSOP Main Event is his specialty. He has cashed in it eight times, later admitting the event's deep structure makes him feel like he's playing a cash game, which suits him.

He propelled himself into the final through a double-up against Evagoras Evagorou and the elimination of Tolga Karakaya in 11th place, marking him as a dark horse in the Main Event.

4. Greg Mueller (Canada) – 48,500,000 (32 BB)

Nicknamed “FBT”, Mueller is the most experienced and renowned player at the table. A former professional hockey player, he holds three WSOP gold bracelets and has tournament earnings exceeding $4.5 million.

During Day 8, Mueller survived critical hands with aces against Romain Lewis's kings, and later with jacks against Rami Hammoud's nines, proving his ability to seize moments.

5. Michael Gagliano (USA) – 46,500,000 (31 BB)

The BetMGM ambassador from New Jersey is another heavyweight in this final. Gagliano has four WSOP bracelets, three of which were earned in online events in 2022, 2023, and 2025.

His career tournament earnings have surpassed $3 million, making him one of the most seasoned names at the final table. He could have entered the final in a much better position, once holding over 100 million chips, but later dropped to less than half by the end of Day 8.

Besides playing, Gagliano contributes to the community by creating the Summer Poker Calendar app with details of all poker tournaments in Las Vegas during the summer.

6. Mario Boos (France) – 44,000,000 (29 BB)

The French player earned most of his previous achievements in small European tournaments with buy-ins up to €500. Making it to the WSOP Main Event final table represents a significant leap. Already, he is assured almost 20 times his previous career-best payout.

He reached the final by taking a bold risk, showcasing his determination to win the tournament. On the bubble of the final table, he went all-in, risking a $250,000 pay jump. He successfully won a flip with tens against Han Feng's A-K and later simply said: “I chose the bracelet.”

7. Lauri Saaskilahti (Finland) – 37,500,000 (25 BB)

The Finnish player living in Spain has already made history for his country with the best-ever placement in the Main Event. Known for his cool demeanor at the table, Saaskilahti said he is surprisingly relaxed.

Despite playing few tournaments, his last victory came at the EPT Barcelona Main Event in August 2025, where he earned €70,900 for 14th place, his career-best win.

8. Han Feng (USA) – 25,000,000 (17 BB)

A professional grinder from Texas and 2024 GPI Mid-Major Player of the Year, Feng entered the end of Day 8 with the motto: “If I die, I die.” Feng was a short stack with less than ten blinds, but a crucial double-up against Jumalon brought him back into play, securing his seat in the final.

9. Evagoras Evagorou (Cyprus) – 22,500,000 (15 BB)

As the first Cypriot ever at the Main Event final table, he is playing this tournament for the first time. Although previously focused on sports betting, he gradually developed into a respected poker player in the Mediterranean.

Entering the final as the shortest stack, his 'dream come true' story fuels him with the energy for a potential comeback.

Each of the nine finalists is already guaranteed at least a million dollars. Besides the $10 million prize, the winner will also take home a prestigious gold bracelet encrusted with diamonds, with their name etched into the history alongside poker legends.

These thrilling battles for dreamlike sums will unfold again in Las Vegas on Monday, August 3, 2026.

WSOP 2026 Main Event Final Table Prize Distribution:

Sources: WSOP Live, WSOP, X