The World Series of Poker annually awards the most coveted trophies in tournament poker. A gold bracelet can transform an unknown player into a poker champion, and it remains one of the few trophies that poker legends keep returning to Las Vegas for.
The 57th WSOP was no exception. Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas hosted exactly 100 live bracelet tournaments. The schedule offered everything from $300 buy-in events to a $250,000 Super High Roller, featuring traditional championships, mixed games, massive tournaments for recreational players, and the famed Main Event.
We've compiled a complete list of the WSOP 2026 events, each with a link to a SpadePoker article detailing the new champion's path to a gold bracelet.
Event #1: Philip Chun Ruled in Mini Mystery Millions
The opening event of WSOP 2026 in Las Vegas found its champion. American Philip Chun overcame one of the largest fields in live poker history, winning the $550 Mini Mystery Millions and claiming his first gold bracelet and a $400,000 prize.
Event #2: Daniyal Gheba Captures His First Gold Bracelet in $5K NLH 8-Max
American Daniyal Gheba confirmed his outstanding form by clinching his first gold bracelet in one of the most technically demanding early tournaments of the series. He overcame strong competition in the finale to earn the highest win of his career at $502,985.
Event #3: Jerome Neppl Wins First Bracelet of the Season in $500 Industry Employees
The world found the first champion of the 57th edition of the World Series of Poker. In a tournament traditionally celebrating those working behind the scenes or at the tables, New Mexico dealer Jerome Neppl walked away with his career-defining victory and a coveted gold bracelet.
Event #4: Jason Daly Notches Third Bracelet in Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better
The first non-Hold'em tournament of the year found its winner. American pro Jason Daly came out on top among Omaha Hi-Lo specialists, securing his third gold bracelet from the World Series of Poker.
Event #5: Yang Wang Shocks Favorite Jesse Lonis in $5K PLO
China celebrates its first title at the 2026 World Series of Poker. In the dramatic finale of the $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha, Yang Wang claimed his first gold bracelet, halting the stellar run of American Jesse Lonis, and taking home nearly $600,000.
Event #6: James Cheung Outsmarts Legendary Yoon in Seven Card Stud
A bracelet from the start of this year's WSOP also heads to the UK. British cash game specialist James Cheung dominated the $1,500 Seven Card Stud, capturing his first gold bracelet alongside $103,185 - the highest win of his career.
Event #7: Dimitar Danchev Bags Second Bracelet in Heads-Up Championship
Bulgarian poker pro Dimitar Danchev delivered an extraordinary performance in the opening of WSOP 2026, going undefeated in the prestigious $25K Heads-Up NLH Championship. In a thrilling finale, he beat Nikita Kuznetsov and claimed his second gold bracelet and $800,000.
Event #8: Chess Master Michael Casella Stops Schulman from Securing Eighth Bracelet in Badugi
American Michael Casella, known primarily as a chess master, overcame two of the current best players in an exciting finale to secure his first gold bracelet. He defeated Hall of Famer Nick Schulman and thwarted Scott Seiver's attempt for their historic eighth bracelet.
Event #9: Scott Clements Dominates Omaha Hi-Lo, Hellmuth Finishes Seventh
Veteran American pro Scott Clements once again demonstrated he belongs to the top tier in technical disciplines. In the prestigious $10K Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship at WSOP 2026, he emerged unbeatable, cashing in his fourth gold bracelet and $450,176.
Event #10: Karapet Galstyan Wins Bracelet in Massive Deepstack Field
American pro of Armenian descent, Karapet Galstyan, triumphed in the tenth milestone event of the WSOP 2026. After twelve grueling hours during the final day, he outlasted all opponents in the enormous field, adding a live gold bracelet to his previous online title.
Event #11: Amateur Naseem Salem Shocks the Elite and Dominates Prestigious GGMillion$
One of the most watched tournaments of WSOP 2026 delivered a story akin to a poker fairy tale. Naseem Salem, a 57-year-old businessman from San Diego who only views poker as a hobby, defeated star players at $10K GGMillion$ to win his first gold bracelet and a million-dollar prize.
Event #12: Stephen Hubbard Achieves Coveted First Bracelet in Lowball
American pro Stephen Hubbard channelled his outstanding early summer form into winning poker's most prized jewel by clinching the $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw, overcoming all opponents to take home a winner's prize of $155,819.
Event #13: Honghao Zhang Seals His First WSOP Victory with a Gold Bracelet
American Honghao "Theo" Zhang performed an unprecedented feat at WSOP 2026, where he was unbeaten in $1,500 6-Handed NLH. He turned his very first career win at the World Series of Poker into the most prestigious trophy and a $346,108 prize.
Event #14: Justin Liberto Returns to the Top in Omaha Mix After Eleven Years
After over a decade and numerous final tables, American pro Justin Liberto finally achieved his second gold bracelet. Liberto showcased his skills at WSOP 2026 in the challenging Omaha Mix, and after a heads-up with Chris Lee, he earned the coveted prize.
Event #15: Philip Ardire Takes Home Bracelet in PLO Deepstack Showdown
American player Philip Ardire turned the Deepstack format in Pot-Limit Omaha into a personal triumph. He was rewarded with $171,589 and his very first WSOP gold bracelet.
Event #16: Antonio Vargas Masters the Inaugural U.S. Circuit Championship and Secures First Bracelet
A new champion emerged from the new format at WSOP 2026. American player Antonio Vargas delivered a top-notch performance in the U.S. Circuit Championship, earning his first gold bracelet and a prize exceeding $439,000.
Event #17: Naoya Kihara Ends 14-Year Wait with a Triumph in the Grueling 2-7 Lowball Championship
Japanese poker pro Naoya Kihara conquered one of the most technically demanding tournaments at WSOP 2026. In an intense heads-up, Kihara defeated David Lin and, after fourteen long years, wore his second gold bracelet.
Event #18: Richard Alsup Dominates Record-Breaking Monster Stack, Takes Home $1.3 Million
American player Richard Alsup made career history in one of WSOP 2026's largest events. Among almost 12,000 entries, he emerged victorious, celebrating his second gold bracelet and the landmark win of $1,302,125.
Event #19: The Poker Queen is Back! Kristen Foxen Wins $1,773,083 and Claims Her Sixth Bracelet
Canadian star Kristen Foxen ruled the prestigious 25K High Roller Sunday night, defeating Galen Hall in the finals to cement her status as the most successful woman in WSOP history. Kristen Foxen rewrites WSOP history and claimed her record-setting sixth bracelet!
Event #20: Jeff Madsen Secures Fifth Bracelet in Dealers Choice
American poker veteran and former WSOP player of the year Jeff Madsen once again confirmed his mastery by dominating Event #20: $1,500 Dealers Choice at WSOP 2026. In one of the series' most technical tournaments, he secured his fifth career gold bracelet.
Event #21: Frederic Normand Wins PLO Hi-Lo Tournament He's Never Played Before
Canadian pro Frederic Normand shocked the poker world by triumphing in the $1,500 PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better at WSOP 2026, despite never having competed in this format before. For his incredible winning debut, he takes home a prestigious gold bracelet and a $235,377 prize.
Event #22: Christopher Alcindor Claims His First Bracelet in Big O
Canadian player Christopher Alcindor rewrote his poker history by dominating one of the most popular mixed-game tournaments at WSOP 2026. After overcoming a massive field in Big O, Alcindor secured his very first gold bracelet and a career-high win exceeding $387,000.
Event #23: Naoya Kihara Secures Second Title of the Week, Allen Kessler Falls Short Again
Japanese player Naoya Kihara confirmed his incredible form at the start of the 57th World Series of Poker by dominating the prestigious $10K Seven Card Stud Championship. Kihara donned his third career gold bracelet, marking his second title within a single week.
Event #24: Artur Martirosian Dominates 25K High Roller, Celebrates Fourth Bracelet
Russian poker force Artur Martirosian confirmed again his reputation as one of today's most fearsome players. The 28-year-old pro faced no match in the prestigious 6-Handed High Roller, where he defeated his friend Pavel Plesuv in a marathon heads-up to add his fourth WSOP gold bracelet to his collection.
Event #25: Brayden Lou Wins Massive Freezeout, Claims First Bracelet
American player Lou Brayden is now among WSOP 2026 champions. His triumph in an enormous NLH Freezeout field earned him the coveted gold bracelet and a $196,066 reward.
Event #26: Braxton Dunaway Wins His Second Bracelet in $2K NLH
American player Braxton Dunaway, notable for his third-place finish in last year's Main Event, has once again ruled Las Vegas. In the $2K NLH tournament, he leveraged his experience to claim his second gold bracelet and a win exceeding $288,000.
Event #27: Bryce Yockey Dominates Star-Studded Dealer's Choice Championship, Claims Third Bracelet
Bryce Yockey became the champion of one of the most prestigious and technically challenging events at WSOP 2026. In the thrilling finale of the $10K Dealer's Choice Championship, he faced no match and earned his third gold bracelet along with a $371,664 prize.
Event #28: Brent Gregory Outduels Stars Like Negreanu, Hawkins, and Foxen for Coveted Gold
American player Brent Gregory claimed his first gold bracelet in one of the most star-studded $600 tournaments in WSOP history. In a thrilling final contest, he showcased incredible comeback skills in heads-up play, denying WSOP Circuit legend Maurice Hawkins his first title.
Event #29: Santhosh Suvarna Makes Indian History with Victory in $50K High Roller
Indian high roller specialist Santhosh Suvarna confirmed his elite status on the global scene by dominating the $50K High Roller at WSOP 2026. Suvarna secured his third gold bracelet and the series' highest reward to date, exceeding $1.9 million.
Event #30: Dennis Weiss Dominates Limit Hold'em, Celebrates Third Bracelet
German pro Dennis Weiss demonstrated his top-tier skills, winning the $1,500 Limit Hold'em event at WSOP 2026. After overcoming all opponents, he claimed his third gold bracelet and a prize of $133,704.
Event #31: Mike Holtz Dominates Super Turbo Bounty to Claim His Second Gold Bracelet
Known in the poker community as "BrockLesnar," Mike Holtz affirmed his reputation as a quick-format specialist at WSOP 2026. In the one-day Super Turbo Bounty, he landed his second gold bracelet and his highest career win of $238,097.
Event #32: Omar Zazay Claims First Bracelet in $3K NLH
Omar Zazay became the newest gold bracelet holder after winning the thrilling $3K NLH event at WSOP 2026. In the final heads-up, he outplayed renowned poker pro Jean-Robert Bellande, earning a victory and $538,158.
Event #33: Nathan Gamble Makes History with Third PLO8 Bracelet
Nathan Gamble reaffirmed his unmatched dominance in the Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo discipline. In the prestigious $10,000 championship, he faced no equal and after defeating Justin Liberto, he won his third gold bracelet, becoming the most successful player in this discipline in WSOP history. For his triumph, Gamble added a career-high reward of $767,395.
Event #34: Justin Smith Conquers Massive 16,000-Player COLOSSUS, Turns $500 into Half a Million
Justin Smith, a quality engineer from Yakima, Washington, became the hero of one of WSOP 2026's largest events. His $500 entry in the COLOSSUS turned into his first gold bracelet and a breathtaking $550,000 prize, surpassing his lifelong earnings multiple times over.
Event #35: Jason Zipfel Wins First Gold Bracelet in PLO
American player Jason Zipfel achieved an incredible feat at WSOP 2026, turning his very first tournament win in Pot-Limit Omaha into a prestigious poker trophy. Zipfel leaves Las Vegas with his first gold bracelet and a life-changing prize of $441,560.
Event #36: Yuri Dzivielevski Dominates Star-Studded $100K High Roller, Wins Sixth Bracelet
Brazilian poker phenom Yuri Dzivielevski confirmed his excellence in one of WSOP 2026's most prestigious tournaments. In a dramatic $100K High Roller finale, he overcame a deficit in heads-up play to defeat Dutchman Teun Mulder, winning his sixth gold bracelet. For Dzivielevski, this is his highest career win, bringing in an astronomical $2,841,432.
Event #37: Nick Schulman Wins Title for Fourth Consecutive Year, Secures Eighth Bracelet in H.O.R.S.E.
American poker pro and renowned commentator Nick Schulman once again confirmed his dominance at WSOP. In the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. tournament, he delivered a commanding performance and secured his eighth WSOP gold bracelet, solidifying his place among the greatest legends in the event's history.
Event #38: Dong Chen Stops Benny Glaser from Claiming Ninth Bracelet
Chinese pro Dong Chen shocked the poker world by ruling the star-studded final table in the $10K Limit Hold'em. Despite being a relative newcomer in this discipline, he managed to defeat British legend Benny Glaser in a heads-up battle, taking home his second gold bracelet and a $285,200 prize.
Event #39: Juan Rodriguez Secures First Bracelet in Seniors High Roller
Veteran player Juan Rodriguez was crowned the champion of the prestigious $5K Seniors High Roller at WSOP 2026. After four days of intense battles and a dramatic heads-up, he captured his first gold bracelet and a life-changing prize of $673,011.
Event #40: German Finale Pauli vs Weiss in Razz, Sebastian Pauli Takes the Win
German Sebastian Pauli became the champion of Event #40: $1,500 Razz. In a thrilling finale, he defeated Dennis Weiss in an all-German heads-up, achieving his first gold bracelet and a $135,564 reward.
Event #41: Spanish Matador Adrian Mateos Makes History with Victory in $250K Super High Roller
Spanish poker superstar Adrian Mateos reaffirmed his dominance on the global scene by winning the most expensive tournament at WSOP 2026. In a star-studded $250K Super High Roller, he earned his sixth gold bracelet and a win exceeding $4.3 million.
Event #42: Daniel Aharoni Dominates Big O Championship, Claims First Bracelet
Cash game specialist Daniel Aharoni made a triumphant return to tournament tables by winning the $10K Big O Championship at WSOP 2026. His victory earned him his first gold bracelet and a record $861,287 prize.
Event #43: Matthew Moss Dominates Massive Deepstack
British poker pro Matthew Moss became the new champion at WSOP 2026. He claimed his first gold bracelet and a $318,556 win in the $800 Deepstack event.
Event #44: Alex Foxen Shows Mastery, Claims Fourth Bracelet in Super Turbo Bounty
American poker star Alex Foxen dominated one of WSOP 2026's fastest tournaments. Facing the world's elite in the $10K Super Turbo Bounty event, he went undefeated, adding his fourth WSOP gold bracelet and a nearly $600,000 prize to his rich collection.
Event #45: Eddie Blumenthal Dominates Hi-Lo Mix to Win His First Gold Bracelet
American player Eddie Blumenthal made WSOP 2026 history by winning the Omaha and Stud Hi-Lo mix after a three-day battle. Blumenthal finally broke his WSOP streak and secured his first gold bracelet and a $248,545 reward.
Event #46: Homan Mohammadi Triumphs in Seniors Championship
Canadian player Homan Mohammadi delivered a dominant performance in one of WSOP 2026's largest tournaments. Overcoming thousands of competitors in the $1K Seniors Championship, he secured his first gold bracelet and a $660,000 prize.
Event #47: Quads vs Full House - Parssinen Wins in $25K PLO
Finnish poker pro Eelis Parssinen confirmed his reputation as one of the world's most fearsome Pot-Limit Omaha specialists. After a dramatic $25,000 High Roller, he earned his second WSOP gold bracelet and a $2,161,056 prize.
Event #48: Calvin Anderson Claims Second Razz Championship, Secures Sixth Bracelet
Experienced American pro Calvin Anderson confirmed again that he belongs to the top tier in the Razz discipline. In the $10,000 championship, he won for the second time in his career, securing his sixth gold bracelet and a $357,026 reward.
Event #49: Marco Johnson Secures Third Bracelet After Heads-Up Showdown with Chino Rheem
Marco Johnson made a big comeback at WSOP 2026. In Event #49: $2,500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em, he navigated through 1,561 entries and defeated Chino Rheem to earn a gold bracelet and a $513,885 prize.
Event #50: Joseph Liberta Dominates Millionaire Maker
American player Joseph Liberta became a new millionaire after triumphing in one of WSOP 2026's largest tournaments. His victory marks the culmination of a thirteen-year journey gradually progressing in this specific event, earning his first gold bracelet and a $1,250,000 prize.
Event #51: Alex Anton Dominates $10K Mystery Bounty, Claims First Bracelet
American player Alex Anton became the new champion of the prestigious $10K Mystery Bounty event at WSOP 2026. He secured his first gold bracelet along with a $678,300 career-high prize.
Event #52: Deeb Falls Short of Ninth Bracelet, Joey Couden Triumphs
A nearly four-hour heads-up decided the winner of the $3K Nine Game Mix at WSOP 2026. Joey Couden overcame poker star Shaun Deeb, capturing his third gold bracelet and a $254,470 reward.
Event #53: Zachary Gruneberg Becomes First Champion in 5-Card Omaha
Zachary Gruneberg triumphed in the first-ever tournament of its kind at the World Series of Poker. Amidst Omaha experts, he secured his third gold bracelet and a $271,552 prize in the 5-Card PLO discipline.
Event #54: Calvin Anderson Clinches Two Titles in Three Days
American phenomenon Calvin Anderson achieved something unprecedented at WSOP 2026. Just three days after winning the $10K Razz Championship, he went unbeaten in the challenging $10K H.O.R.S.E. Championship. For his seventh gold bracelet, he earned a $413,580 prize.
Event #55: Joao Simao Dominates $50K PLO to Claim Fourth Bracelet
Brazilian poker pro Joao Simao triumphed in one of the most prestigious tournaments of this year's WSOP series. In a dramatic $50K PLO High Roller finale, he defeated Indian player Santhosh Suvarna. He added his fourth gold bracelet to his rich collection, along with a $1,368,700 reward.
Event #56: Abhishek Mhatre Triumphs Over Martin Jacobson in Heads-Up
Abhishek Mhatre achieved his career highlight by winning the prestigious and packed $3K 6-handed event at WSOP 2026. In the finale, he overcame 2014 WSOP Main Event champion Martin Jacobson to earn his first gold bracelet and a career-high $492,050 prize.
Event #57: Harry Rubin Wins His First Gold Bracelet in $1K PLO
American player Harry Rubin achieved a lifetime success at WSOP 2026 by winning the $1K Pot-Limit Omaha. Dominating throughout the final day, he secured his first gold bracelet and a $390,300 reward.
Event #58: Michelle Chin Wins Her First Gold in Triple Draw Event, Slovak Tot Finishes 7th
American player Michelle Chin became the hero of the $1,500 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw tournament, winning her first gold bracelet after a long final day. Chin not only made history as the second woman to win an open event at WSOP 2026, but she also took home a $161,313 prize.
Event #59: Prashanth Nataraj Triumphs in Salute to Warriors
Prashanth Nataraj became the new champion of the special Salute to Warriors event at WSOP 2026. In a dramatic final day, he secured his first gold bracelet and a main prize of $208,800.
Event #60: Benny Glaser Triumphs in $50K PPC, Secures Ninth Bracelet
British phenomenon Benny Glaser confirmed his reputation as one of the best, if not the best, mixed game player of the current era. In the prestigious $50K Poker Players Championship (PPC) worldwide, he won his ninth WSOP gold bracelet alongside a $1,343,764 reward after five days of intense battles.
Event #61: Lionel Barracano Wins His First Bracelet in Super Seniors
French player Lionel Barracano became the new champion of the special Super Seniors event at WSOP 2026. Outclassing players over 60 years old in the final heads-up, he overcame experienced Kevin Song and took his first gold bracelet and his career-high $355,263 prize.
Event #62: Josh Reichard Finally Claims His First Gold Bracelet
American poker pro Josh Reichard dominated the $2,500 NLH event, ending his long wait for poker's top prize. For his first WSOP gold bracelet, he took a $555,198 reward.
Event #63: Matthew Higgins Adds First Bracelet to Nine Rings
American pro Matthew Higgins, a long-time WSOP Circuit star, reached the poker pinnacle. In the gigantic $1K Mystery Millions field, he faced no defeat and left Las Vegas with his first gold bracelet and a million-dollar reward.
Event #64: Eelis Pärssinen Wins Second Series Bracelet in Finnish Showdown
Finnish poker phenomenon Eelis Pärssinen confirmed his excellent form by winning the star-packed $25K PLO and NLH High Roller. He triumphed over Juha Helppi in an all-Finnish heads-up match, securing his third career bracelet and a prize exceeding $1.1 million.
Event #65: Ciro Gonzalez Turns $1,500 into Nearly Half a Million
Mexican poker player Ciro Gonzalez lived his dream tournament in Las Vegas by winning the massive NLH Freezeout. For his first WSOP gold bracelet, he took a $449,067 prize, which almost multiplies his career earnings by fifteen.
Event #66: Drumond and Lessa Dominate Tag Team
The Brazilian duo Breno Drumond and Henrique Lessa showcased perfect harmony in Las Vegas, winning the popular Tag Team event. In the final heads-up, they overcame a Japanese team and took home prestigious gold bracelets and a shared prize of $184,769.
Event #67: Koji Fujimoto Foils Schulman’s Ninth Bracelet Bid
Japanese poker player Koji Fujimoto achieved his career highlight. In the heads-up final of the $10K Lowball, he overcame Hall of Famer Nick Schulman, capturing his first gold bracelet and a career-best $392,478.
Event #68: Rookie Skye Chen Dominates Ladies Championship
American Skye Chen delivered one of the most remarkable stories at WSOP 2026. With minimal experience, she defeated all her opponents in the Ladies Championship to claim her first gold bracelet and a $194,630 prize.
Event #69: Taylor Atchison Wins First Bracelet in Stud Hi-Lo
American player Taylor Atchison became a gold bracelet holder after vanquishing all challengers in the $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better at WSOP 2026. His first WSOP final table turned into a life-changing success, securing a $159,276 reward.
Event #70: Michael Mizrachi Secures Ninth Bracelet in $10K PLO
Legendary Michael Mizrachi reaffirmed his place in the world poker elite by triumphing in the $10K PLO Championship, clinching his ninth WSOP gold bracelet. For his commanding performance, he also earned a substantial $1,350,203 payday.
Event #71: Dylan Smith Finally Claims First Bracelet in Mixed Big Bet
Long-time poker pro and respected player Dylan Smith broke his WSOP curse. In a demanding Mixed Big Bet event, he won his first gold trophy and a $182,591 prize.
Event #72: Daisuke Ogita Wins a Million in Mini Main Event
Japanese player Daisuke Ogita delivered a career-high performance at WSOP 2026 in Las Vegas by winning one of the largest series events. For his first gold bracelet, he achieved a $1,000,000 life-changing reward.
Event #73: Markus Gonsalves Ends 21-Year Wait for a Bracelet
American player Markus Gonsalves achieved the pinnacle of his career at WSOP 2026. Facing a strong $5K NLH 6-Max field, he prevailed to secure his first gold bracelet and a $979,655 reward.
Event #74: Shaun Deeb Wins Ninth Bracelet in 8-Game Mixed
American poker star Shaun Deeb affirmed his top-class reputation again. In the dramatic $1,500 8-Game Mixed finale, Deeb rose from the ashes to win his ninth gold bracelet and a $181,625 prize.
Event #75: Matt Grapenthien Secures Second Bracelet in $10K Stud Hi-Lo
Matt Grapenthien proved his status among the best in Seven Card Stud. In the prestigious $10,000 championship, unbeaten after twelve years from his first title, he walked away with a second WSOP gold bracelet and a $415,648 reward.
Event #76: Daniel Negreanu Back on Top! Wins Eighth Bracelet in $100K PLO
Legendary Canadian pro Daniel Negreanu ended his wait for a major victory, showing exceptional skill in one of the year's most prestigious tournaments. After a dramatic finale, he ruled the 100K Pot-Limit Omaha event, capturing his eighth WSOP gold bracelet and a $2,257,718 reward.
Event #77: Patrick Stacey Wins First Bracelet by Defeating Danny Tang
Canadian poker player Patrick Stacey turned his participation in the technically demanding Mixed Triple Draw into his very first career gold bracelet. In the final heads-up, Stacey overcame world-class Danny Tang, winning a $223,177 prize.
Event #78: Adriaan Jacobs Gifts Himself a Birthday Bracelet
Young South African online specialist Adriaan Jacobs turned his celebratory 21st birthday trip to Las Vegas into a life-changing success. In the massive $600 Deepstack Championship, he claimed his first gold bracelet and a $282,817 prize.
Event #79: Asi Moshe Wins Fifth Bracelet in $3K Freezeout
Israeli player Asi Moshe made a grand return in Las Vegas. Although he retired from professional poker a year ago and returned as a recreational player for WSOP 2026, he went undefeated in the demanding $3K Freezeout. For his victory, he took $683,830 and his fifth gold bracelet.
Event #80: Dzmitry Urbanovich Wins First Bracelet in $10K 8-Game
Polish poker legend Dzmitry Urbanovich finally secured his WSOP title after years of waiting and two runner-up finishes. In the $10K 8-Game Mixed Championship, he best navigated a star-studded field, winning the prestigious prize and $431,260.
Event #81: Toby Price Wins Bracelet and $500,000 at Summer Celebration
American player Toby Price achieved his career highlight by winning the massive Summer Celebration field. In the final heads-up, he defeated German opponent Deniz Öney, earning his first WSOP gold bracelet and a $500,000 reward.
Event #82: Meet the Final Nine of the 2026 WSOP Main Event
After eight exhausting days of battles, the elite final nine of the $10K Main Event 2026 have formed. Each member is guaranteed a million-dollar prize, though their journey was paved with brutal bad beats and the falls of the tournament's biggest stars.
Event #83: Justin Fawcett Wins His Second Gold Bracelet
American Justin Fawcett triumphed in the unique Double Board Bomb Pot PLO bracelet event. In the final heads-up, he defeated fellow American Abdul Amer to secure his second WSOP gold bracelet.
Event #84: Myles Mullaly Wins First Bracelet After Heads-Up Comeback
American pro Myles Mullaly became the champion of one of the fastest tournaments this year. In the dramatic $5K Super Turbo Bounty finale, he made an incredible comeback against star Pete Chen, securing his first gold bracelet and a $593,601 reward.
Event #85: TikTok Engineer Zixuan Liu Wins Bracelet in $1K NLH
The winner of the thrilling $1K NLH event was Chinese player Zixuan Liu. For the software engineer working for TikTok, it was his first career gold bracelet, achieved in only his second WSOP tournament entry.
Event #86: Eric Weber Wins First Bracelet in Ultra Stack
American player Eric Weber triumphed in one of WSOP 2026's largest fields. After a demanding three-day marathon in the $600 Ultra Stack, he emerged unbeatable among thousands of opponents, earning his first gold bracelet and a $400,000 prize.
Event #87: Matthew Shepsky Wins First Bracelet in PLO Mystery Bounty
American Matthew Shepsky celebrated his greatest career success towards the close of WSOP 2026. In the PLO Mystery Bounty, he won his first gold bracelet and a $305,000 prize.
Event #88: Johnny Oshana Dominates 11,000-Player Field in $300 Gladiators
American recreational player Johnny Oshana delivered a life-changing performance at WSOP 2026. Among a massive line-up of gladiators, he emerged as the last standing, securing his first gold bracelet and a $250,000 prize.
Event #89: Yanting Jiang Wins Bracelet and Over a Million Dollars
American Yanting Jiang delivered unprecedented dominance in the star-studded $3K Mid-Stakes Championship field. She ended her birthday weekend in the best possible way, winning her first WSOP gold bracelet and a life-changing $1,159,182 prize.
Event #90: Jamie Dwan Wins After Sensational Heads-Up Comeback in $50K NLH
British poker pro Jamie Dwan achieved career success at WSOP 2026 by triumphing in one of the series' most prestigious tournaments. In a dramatic $50K High Roller finale, he overcame star-studded competition and an unfavorable heads-up position to secure his first gold bracelet and a $2,276,691 prize.
Event #91: Sergio Benso Dominates Inaugural Pick Your PLO
Italian Sergio Benso made World Series of Poker history as the inaugural event winner in the unique Pick Your PLO format. After a tough final day and almost a four-hour heads-up, he left Las Vegas with his first gold bracelet and a $196,431 prize.
Event #92: Jesse Lonis Couldn't Outplay Sterling Lopez in $3K T.O.R.S.E.
American poker player Sterling Lopez became the champion of Event #92: $3K T.O.R.S.E., overcoming the stellar Jesse Lonis in the final heads-up. For Lopez, it's a significant accomplishment since he finished sixth in this event last year; now, his run ended with a first gold bracelet and a $247,842 reward.
Event #93: Ori Hasson Wins Second Bracelet in The Closer
Israeli poker player Ori Hasson finished one of the last bracelet events of WSOP 2026 with a victory in The Closer. He defeated veteran Kevin Song in heads-up, winning his second gold bracelet and a $582,800 prize.
Event #94: David Peters Wins a Million Dollars and Fifth Bracelet
David Peters ended his wait for a major success at WSOP 2026 the best way possible. In the $10K NLH 6-Handed Championship, he dominated an elite field to secure his fifth gold bracelet and a prize surpassing a million dollars.
Event #95: Garrett Dwire Wins Summer Saver and First Bracelet
American Garrett Dwire emerged as the winner of one of WSOP 2026's final events. In the aptly named Summer Saver tournament, he fought through enormous competition to win his first gold bracelet and a $210,000 prize.
Event #96: Joshua Wang Denies Erik Seidel an Eleventh Bracelet
Recreational player Joshua Wang became the champion of the demanding $3K PLO 6-Handed event at WSOP 2026. In the final heads-up, he defeated living legend and Hall of Famer Erik Seidel, securing his first gold bracelet and a $407,137 prize.
Event #97: Alexander Kostritsyn Dominates $25K H.O.R.S.E. Upon Return
Russian high-stakes cash game specialist Alexander Kostritsyn conquered a star-studded field in one of WSOP 2026's most prestigious mixed games tournaments. For his victory, he earned his very first gold bracelet and an $872,052 prize.
Event #98: Nishant Sharma Dominates Deepstack to Win First Bracelet
Indian poker player Nishant Sharma claimed the title in one of WSOP 2026's final events. He performed best among more than two thousand entries in the $800 Deepstack NLH, securing his first gold bracelet and a $196,659 prize.
Event #99: Phil Hellmuth Falls Short in Heads-Up for 18th Bracelet
The final day of WSOP 2026 nearly marked a historic moment. In the penultimate tournament of the summer, legendary Phil Hellmuth vied for his record 18th bracelet. However, American pro Darren Rabinowitz thwarted him in the final showdown with a heroic comeback, earning his second bracelet and a prize exceeding $695,000.
Event #100: She Wong Wins the Last Bracelet of the Summer
American poker player She Wong made history as the holder of the last gold bracelet of WSOP 2026. In the $1K Super Turbo, he overcame a massive field, achieving a prestigious prize and a $216,286 reward for his lifetime success.
