WSOP Day 8: Hubbard Takes Sole Bracelet of the Day, Negreanu Makes a Dazzling Run for the Gold

Negreanu Charges to the Top in Elite Competition

The $10K No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship kicked off with a stellar opening day, attracting 136 entries. The surviving field is a veritable hall of fame, featuring top names like Shaun Deeb, Alex Foxen, John Hennigan, Scott Seiver, and defending champion Nick Schulman. Also in the running are legends like Jennifer Harman, 2003 Main Event champion Chris Moneymaker, and last year's triple winner Benny Glaser.

However, the day's absolute hero was Daniel Negreanu. He dashed into the tournament right after being knocked out of the $10K GGMillion$ High Roller and immediately unleashed his trademark play. Thanks to his aggressive approach, he soared close to the top of the leaderboard, securing an excellent position for Day 2. 

Late registration remains open through the first level of Day 2, but it's already clear that this event is a must-watch. 

Top 10 Chip Counts After Day 1 – Event #17: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship

Anatoly Nikitin Leads Star-Studded GGMillion$

The second day of the $10K GGMillion$ High Roller saw the battle for paid positions reach its conclusion. The total number of entries hit 627, creating a massive prize pool of $5,831,100. The new champion will take home not only a gold bracelet but also a seven-figure prize of $1,089,964.

Cash spots were up for the best 95 players, making Day 2 full of drama. While names like Kristen Foxen and Joao Simao secured their ITM spots, several legends including Daniel Negreanu and Phil Ivey unexpectedly exited before the money.

The third day will welcome the final 64 players led by Anatoly Nikitin. Among the top ten are recognizable figures like Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger and Joey Weissman, with Czech professional Roman Hrabec sitting at fourth.

You can watch the Day 2 action in the official WSOP YouTube channel's replay: 

Top 10 Chip Counts After Day 2 – Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller

Hubbard's Sweet "Redemption"

Stephen Hubbard was the sole bracelet winner on the eighth day, triumphing in the $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw to earn his first career gold bracelet. For Hubbard, known more as a PLO specialist, this victory felt like "redemption," having narrowly missed out on a bracelet just days earlier in the $5K PLO event, where he finished fifth.

The final day, which saw Hubbard entering as a massive chipleader, mostly went his way. The only setback in an otherwise flawless run came in the heads-up against Gabriel Paul. At one point, Hubbard lost his lead and faced intense pressure, but regained ground in a massive pot, securing a decisive advantage before sealing his victory.

Final Table Results – Event #12: $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw 

Intense Final Showdown Led by Molenaar

Event #13: $1,500 6-Handed NLH attracted 1,840 entries, generating a prize pool of $2,442,600. Day 2 whittled the field from 135 down to the final nine players, who will duke it out for the gold bracelet and a top prize of $346,108. Topping the leaderboard with a significant lead are Dutchman Michel Molenaar and American Justin Arnwine, the only two to surpass the 10 million chip mark.

The second day delivered a wealth of nail-biting moments. One of the most gripping was Tjan Tepeh's elimination in 11th place. Tepeh, holding T h 8 h, completed a flush on the turn 5 h 4 h A c J h and was confidently ahead against Honghao Zhang with Q h 5 s, but a 6 h on the river gave Zhang a higher flush, leaving Tepeh in disbelief.

Also drawing attention is Rania Nasreddine, the only remaining woman in the tournament, who aims for her first bracelet from the seventh position, thanks to a miraculous river all-in. Day 1 chipleader David Rees kept his hopes alive despite dropping to sixth place.

Current Standings Before the Final Day – Event #13: $1,500 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em

Justin Liberto Leads Final 24 in Mixed Omaha

The tournament combining three popular versions of Omaha (PLO Hi-Lo, Omaha Hi-Lo, and Big O) has narrowed down to the final 24 players after a grueling second day. The event recorded 1,287 entries, creating a prize pool of $1,708,492, with the winner taking $265,297. Justin Liberto, who won his first bracelet in 2015, leads the field with a strong chance to end his long wait for another win.

Ninety-year-old Perry Green once again grabbed attention, confirming his prowess with a final finish at 40th after his recent final table in Omaha Hi-Lo. Other big names making it to the money include Robert Mizrachi, Erick Lindgren, and Mike Matusow. In the tournament 

Top 10 Chip Counts After Day 2 – Event #14: $1,500 Mixed Omaha

Massive Fields and Bubble Drama

In addition to the above events, two more bracelet tournaments took off, attracting thousands of players.

Event #15: $600 PLO Deepstack saw 2,636 entries, creating a prize pool of $1,328,544. After a rigorous first day, only 117 players remain, led by Tara Dunn. The Canadian, who finished 35th in the 2-7 Lowball event just a day before, continues to show remarkable form.

A notable moment was the money bubble, which popped with a triple elimination in one hand, as Malcolm Trayner, John Tinker, and Joseph Carden split a $2,400 prize.

The second day will also see familiar names advance, including Portugal's Michael Rodrigues (3rd overall), Freddy Deeb, and the controversial Martin Kabrhel. The winner will receive $171,589.

The series peak is the Event #16: $1,700 U.S. Circuit Championship, held directly at WSOP 2026, offering a bracelet rather than a ring and a prize of $439,605. The tournament attracted 2,148 entries, contesting the $3,231,666 prize pool. The first day saw 381 players survive, with American She Wong leading the pack.

Austrian star Daniel Rezaei performed well, currently sitting in 11th place. Further stars continuing in the competition include Josh Arieh, Shiina Okamoto, and Joe McKeehen.

Sources: WSOP, X, YouTube