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

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-wsop-main-event
> Updated: 2026-08-05T23:39:50.000Z. Sources: 39. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: 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.

39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucas-jumalon-wins-2026-wsop-main-event-for-10-million

### 2026-07-14: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spokanes-lucas-jumalon-tops-chip-count-at-wsop-main-event-final-table

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