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2026 World Series of Poker records and final table

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The 57th World Series of Poker WSOP in Las Vegas logged set a historic 251,899 live entries across 100 bracelet events, yielding generating roughly $470 million in prize money. money and a $10 million Main Event winner’s purse. The $10,000 Main Event drew 9,208 players for an $85.6 million pool, while was televised live on ESPN from Aug 3‑5, with free streaming across Latin America. Early in the Ladies Championship set a series, American Daniyal Gheba captured his first gold bracelet in the $5,000 8‑handed No‑Limit Hold’em on the new high with 1,475 entrants. Participants came from 149 countries, Mothership stage, while the $550 Mini Mystery Millions broke the 10,000‑entry barrier with 111 nations represented 10,226 participants. Frenchman Sonny Franco amassed a 1.3‑million‑chip stack in the Main Event alone, $1,500 Monster Stack event, and overall women participation reached a series‑wide record of 431 entrants. Bracelet highlights 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’s first win Kostritsyn earned his inaugural bracelet in the $25,000 High Roller, and eliminating top Player‑of‑the‑Year contenders. Shaun Deeb leading leads the Player‑of‑the‑Year race POY race, with Naoya Kihara close behind. The online bracelet series contracted, attracting 43,263 entries and $24.5 million in prize money, with eight events surpassing $1 million, the $400 Mystery Bounty topping at $1.63 million. Digital engagement surged, with Record‑breaking attendance was matched by a massive digital audience: 378 million social‑media views and impressions across impressions, driven by Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X. The series also returned to ESPN after a five‑year hiatus, broadcasting the Main Event live. Record‑breaking fields were seen in the $1,000 Mystery Millions (22,811 entries) and $1,000 Mini Main (12,560 entries), while high‑roller events grew to 108 entries in the $50k Poker Players Championship and 115 in the $100k High Roller NLH. The Main Event final table resumed on Aug 3‑5 after a 20‑day pause, with nine finalists each already holding at least $1 million of the $85.6 million pool. The hiatus. Former champion will earn $10 million. Chip leaders Lucas Jumalon (U.S., 194 M chips) and Greg Mueller (Canada, 48.5 M chips) joined players from France, Finland and Cyprus, ages 22‑55. Octopi Poker Espen Jorstad released a simulation an Italian‑subtitled video analysis of the 2026 final‑table scenario, offering a free 24‑hour trial of its Octopi Professional subscription. These metrics reinforce Las Vegas as the sport’s premier hub. decisions, adding strategic insight for fans.

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