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

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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.~~ 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.

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