# 2026 World Series of Poker records and final table

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> Updated: 2026-08-03T14:57:14.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 8.

The 57th WSOP in Las Vegas set a historic 251,899 live entries across 100 bracelet events, generating roughly $470 million in prize money and a $10 million Main Event winner’s purse. The Main Event was televised live on ESPN from Aug 3‑5, with free streaming across Latin America.

Early in the series, American Daniyal Gheba captured his first gold bracelet in the $5,000 8‑handed No‑Limit Hold’em on the new Mothership stage, while the $550 Mini Mystery Millions broke the 10,000‑entry barrier with 10,226 participants. Frenchman Sonny Franco amassed a 1.3‑million‑chip stack in the $1,500 Monster Stack event, and Naseem Salem won the $10,000 GG Million for $1.09 million.

First‑time bracelet winners included Michelle Chin (Limit 2‑7 Lowball) and Prashanth Nataraj (Salute to Warriors No‑Limit Hold’em). Alexander Kostritsyn earned his inaugural bracelet in the $25,000 High Roller, eliminating top Player‑of‑the‑Year contenders. Shaun Deeb leads the POY race, with Naoya Kihara close behind.

Record‑breaking attendance was matched by a massive digital audience: 378 million social‑media views and impressions, driven by Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X. The series also returned to ESPN after a five‑year hiatus. Former champion Espen Jorstad released an Italian‑subtitled video analysis of the 2026 final‑table decisions, adding strategic insight for fans.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: World Series of Poker Main Event 2026 Broadcast Schedule Announced

WSOP Main Event 2026 will air live Aug 3‑5 on ESPN/Disney+ for Latin America, offering a $10 million prize; champion Espen Jorstad posted an Italian‑subtitled analysis of the final table.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-series-of-poker-main-event-2026-broadcast-schedule-announced

### 2026-07-30: World Series of Poker 2026 Main Event Final Table Set for August

The 2026 WSOP Main Event final table returns Aug 3‑5 with nine players, a $10 M top prize, and a free Octopi Poker simulation by Matt Hunt.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-series-of-poker-2026-main-event-final-table-set-for-august

### 2026-07-24: World Series of Poker 2026 sets record attendance and social media reach

The 2026 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas recorded a historic 251,899 entries, $470 million in prize money and 378 million social‑media views, while ESPN returned to broadcast the event.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-series-of-poker-2026-sets-record-attendance-and-social-media-reach

### 2026-07-21: 2026 World Series of Poker Sets Record with 251,899 Entries and $470 Million Prize Pool

The 2026 WSOP set participation records with 251,899 live entries, $470 million in prizes and 149 represented countries, while its online series fell to 43,263 entries and $24.5 million prize money.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/2026-world-series-of-poker-sets-record-with-251899-entries-and-470-million-prize-pool

### 2026-07-17: World Series of Poker 2026 sets record entries, Player of the Year race tightens

The 2026 World Series of Poker set a record 251,899 entries across 100 events, awarding $469.9 million in prizes; Alexander Kostritsyn won the $25K High Roller, leaving Shaun Deeb atop the Player‑of‑Year race.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-series-of-poker-2026-sets-record-entries-player-of-the-year-race-tightens

### 2026-06-24: World Series of Poker 2026 awards two first‑time bracelets in Las Vegas

WSOP 2026 in Las Vegas crowned first‑time bracelet winners Michelle Chin and Prashanth Nataraj, while team events saw German duo Jenzoou/Max Kruse finish 139th.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-series-of-poker-2026-awards-two-firsttime-bracelets-in-las-vegas

### 2026-06-05: World Series of Poker 2026 highlights French stack surge and Poker Hall of Fame feature

WSOP 2026 sees French player Sonny Franco build a 1.3M‑chip stack and US player Naseem Salem win $1.09M; a new Poker Hall of Fame miniseries explores its inductees and controversies.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-series-of-poker-2026-highlights-french-stack-surge-and-poker-hall-of-fame-feature

### 2026-05-30: World Series of Poker 2026 crowns first gold bracelet winner and tops 10,000 entries in opening event

Daniyal Gheda wins his first WSOP gold bracelet in 2026, earning $502,985, while the opening $550 Mini Mystery Millions event draws over 10,000 entries, with U.S. players leading the chip counts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-series-of-poker-2026-crowns-first-gold-bracelet-winner-and-tops-10000-entries-in-opening-event

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