WSOP Day 33: Michael Mizrachi Reigns Supreme in the $10K PLO

Mizrachi's Unstoppable Run Continues

The prestigious “PLO Main Event” has wrapped up its explosive second day, narrowing the field from 836 players to the final 37 contenders. Legendary Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi has again asserted his dominance at the top of the leaderboard, commanding the competition.

The day was pivotal due to the bursting of the money bubble. Unlucky “bubble boy” Nino Pansier couldn't withstand Toby Joyce's aces.

A total of 126 players will make returns from the tournament, including big names like Benny Glaser (101st place), Daniel Negreanu (83rd place), and Josh Arieh (39th place).

The quest for the bracelet and the top prize of $1,350,203 still has dangerous players like Jesse Lonis, Main Event winner Ryan Riess, and Kristen Foxen in the mix.

Top 10 Stacks after Day 2 – Event #70: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship

Emily Spencer Leads, Aubrey Williams Makes History

The third day of Event #68: $1K Ladies Championship saw the fight for the final table unfold. From a record field of 1,475 players, only six finalists remain to compete for the coveted gold bracelet and a $194,630 prize.

America's Emily Spencer emerged as the undeniable leader, wrapping up nearly a third of all the chips in play for the final. Spencer delivered a relentless performance, eliminating several favorites including Cherish Andrews (15th place) and ending the hopes of former champions by ousting 2022 winner Jessica Teusl in 9th place.

Aubrey Williams also captured attention. The transgender professional, faced with hateful comments on social media, stayed focused and will enter the final standing in fifth place.

Williams stated that she did not participate in the tournament to make political statements, but simply to play poker because she identifies as a woman and belongs in this competition.

Current Standings of the Final Table Event #68: $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship

Foxen Leads POY Race, Schulman Close Behind

The WSOP Player of the Year (POY) race is heating up. Alex Foxen remains in the lead, benefiting from a bracelet win in the $10K Super Turbo Bounty and five final table appearances.

Nick Schulman is close on his heels and would have taken the lead had he won the recent $10K 2-7 Triple Draw Championship, where he finished as runner-up.

Josh Arieh, the 2021 POY, made a significant leap forward, reaching third place thanks to his silver finish in the prestigious $50K Poker Players Championship.

Defending champion Shaun Deeb has had fewer successes this summer, but with two final tables and points from WSOP Europe, he remains in the top ten and within striking distance of the lead.

Current WSOP Player of the Year 2026 Standings (Top 10):

Taylor Atchison Masters the 'Comical' Finale

The $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo (Event #69) tournament, with 647 players, culminated after more than ten hours of final day action. Taylor Atchison of the USA secured his first gold bracelet, earning a career-best $159,276.

The final table presented scenes that the winner himself described as “comical.” The game in the last four turned into a marathon, with short stacks surviving all-in confrontations over ten times in a row. Atchison experienced dramatic swings, once holding 70% of all chips, only to drop to a short stack before anyone was eliminated.

In the final heads-up, Atchison faced Daniil Fedunov, who held a massive 5:1 chip lead. Atchison turned the game around, with his full house overcoming Fedunov's flush in the final hand.

In the closing photos, Atchison arranged the winning chips to spell JETT, the name of his son, dedicating his victory to him and his wife, Angela.

Final Table Results of Event #69: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better

Antonio Seremet Leads A Star-Studded Field

The thrilling Event #71: $2,500 Mixed Big Bet kicked off for action-packed poker fans. This event's intriguing mix of seven variants (Big O, No-Limit Hold'em, No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw, Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Pot-Limit 5-Card Double Draw High, Pot-Limit Omaha, and Pot-Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw) makes it one of the most challenging in the series.

The opening day drew 388 entries, bringing the prize pool to $858,850. After twelve levels, 99 players remain, all vying for 58 paid positions and the top prize of $182,591. The field's quality is highlighted by the fact that six players in the top ten have already secured a gold bracelet in their careers.

Antonio Seremet of Australia emerged as the chipleader, with well-known poker figures such as Robert Mizrachi, Naoya Kihara, Jeff Madsen, and Patrick Leonard also remaining in the hunt.

Top 10 Stacks after Day 1 – Event #71: $2,500 Mixed Big Bet 7-Handed

Record Shattered in Mystery Millions

Event #63: $1K Mystery Millions marked a major milestone at WSOP 2026. After all six starting flights, the total registrations hit 22,811 entries, making it the largest field in WSOP history for a $1,000 buy-in and the fourth-largest WSOP event ever.

The massive prize pool reached $20,073,680, with more than $6.84 million allocated for the Mystery Bounty rewards.

Day 2 will see 1,236 players continue their quest. Expect true madness as the hunt for the Mystery Bounty envelopes, including a guaranteed $1,000,000 reward, kicks off in Las Vegas.

The advancing field from the last flights 1e and 1f includes bracelet holders like Chris Hunichen, Lou Garza, and this year's COLOSSUS winner Justin Smith.

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