WSOP 2026 Main Event advances as Italy's Battle of Malta draws 58 players

On July 12, 2026, the World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas narrowed to 62 survivors. Attorney Tyler Gaston leads with 21 million chips, followed by 2019 champion Hossein Ensan and Hall‑of‑Famer Todd Brunson, who hopes to become part of the first father‑son winning duo. The tournament introduced a shot‑clock to speed play. The overall prize pool has reached $85.6 million, with a $10 million first‑place prize and the final table slated for July 13.

Meanwhile, the Battle of Malta live tournament continued its day 3 in Rozvadov, featuring 6,039 entries overall and 58 Italian players at the table. Notable chip leaders include Giuseppe Bellingheri, Guido Presti and Claudio Di Giacomo. The event's prize pool exceeds €2 million, with individual payouts ranging from €1.6 million to €2.2 million for top finishers.