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2026 WSOP Main Event: Champion, Runner‑up, and Payouts

Overview

The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event, featuring a record‑size field of 9,208 entrants—the fourth‑largest in the tournament’s history—culminated in a dramatic final table in early August in Las Vegas, Nevada. Twenty‑two‑year‑old Lucas Jumalon of Spokane, Washington, leveraged his chip lead to defeat Finland’s Lauri Saaskilahti heads‑up, securing the $10 million first‑place prize and the coveted WSOP bracelet. Jumalon’s win made him the second‑youngest champion ever and the first winner from Washington state.

Saaskilahti earned $6 million as the runner‑up, while former professional hockey player Greg Mueller of White Rock, British Columbia, captured third place and $3.75 million. Mueller’s performance marked the deepest finish by a Canadian in 16 years; he added to his three WSOP bracelets and brought a unique athletic background to the poker world.

All three finalists walked away with multi‑million payouts, underscoring the historic depth and competitiveness of this year’s Main Event.

Entities

Las Vegas, Nevada · Lucas Jumalon · World Series of Poker · Greg Mueller · Spokane, Washington

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 6 SOURCES] Lucas Jumalon won the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event.
[● 6 SOURCES] Greg Mueller finished third and won $3.75 million.
[● 4 SOURCES] Jumalon earned a $10 million first‑place prize.
[● 3 SOURCES] The 2026 WSOP Main Event had 9,208 entries, the fourth‑largest field in its history.
[● 3 SOURCES] The tournament was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
[● 2 SOURCES] Jumalon was 22 years old, making him the second‑youngest WSOP Main Event champion.
[● 2 SOURCES] Lauri Saaskilahti finished second and earned $6 million.
[● 2 SOURCES] Greg Mueller is a former professional hockey player from White Rock, British Columbia.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lucas Jumalon won the 2026 WSOP Main Event.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lucas Jumalon earned a $10 million first‑place prize.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lucas Jumalon was 22 years old and the second‑youngest WSOP Main Event champion.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Greg Mueller is a former professional hockey player from White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.

Timeline

18 days ago

[SPORTS] 39 sources
Lucas Jumalon Wins 2026 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas
Lucas Jumalon (22) won the 2026 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas, earning $10 M; runner‑up Lauri Saaskilahti took $6 M and third‑place Greg Mueller earned $3.75 M from a field of 9,208.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Spokane’s Lucas Jumalon tops chip count at WSOP Main Event final table
Lucas Jumalon of Spokane leads the WSOP Main Event final table with 194 million chips, double the runner‑up, as the tournament pauses until Aug 3 in Las Vegas.

Sources

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