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Las Vegas, Nevada (June 18, 2026) - The 2026 World Series of Poker continues to produce unforgettable moments as the bracelet count climbs and poker history is rewritten. From Adrian Mateos becoming the youngest six-time WSOP bracelet winner to Alex and Kristen Foxen joining an exclusive group of married couples to capture bracelets in the same series, the action at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas has been nonstop. Here's a look at the latest champions and what's coming up next at the 57th annual World Series of Poker.

Media Summary: WSOP Day 24 of 51

History continues to be made at the 2026 World Series of Poker, as not only did Spain’s Adrian Mateos become the youngest poker player to win 6 WSOP bracelets, but one of poker’s most recognizable couples won WSOP bracelets in separate events. Read on to see what has taken place recently at the Las Vegas Horseshoe and Paris.

Adrian Mateos showing off his sixth WSOP bracelet.

Recent Results & Highlights

Event #39: $5,000 Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold’em

Winner: Juan Rodriguez (Peru)

Prize: $673,011

Key Storyline: Supported by a boisterous rail, Peru’s Juan Rodriguez outlasted a total of 844 entrants to take down the Seniors High Roller and win $673,011 plus his first bracelet.

Event #40: $1,500 Razz

Winner: Sebastian Pauli (Germany)

Prize: $135,564

Key Storyline: A seasoned poker tournament veteran, after years of battling in WSOP events, Germany’s Sebastian Pauli finally claims his first career bracelet.

Event #41: $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em

Winner: Adrian Mateos (Spain)

Prize: $4,334,411

Key Storyline: Continuing to make poker history at just 31 years old, Spain’s #1 all-time money leader Adrian Mateos became the youngest poker player to win six WSOP bracelets in impressive fashion, winning the highest buy-in event at the 2026 WSOP.

Event #42: $10,000 Big O Championship

Winner: Daniel Aharoni (Forest Hills, NY, USA)

Prize: $861,287

Key Storyline: A cash game player hailing from the Empire State, Daniel Aharoni took a break from the cash game grind to nab himself a WSOP bracelet.

Event #43: $800 8-Handed Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em

Winner: Matthew Moss (United Kingdom)

Prize: $318,556

Key Storyline: One of the many first-time bracelet winners at the 2026 WSOP, Matthew Moss outlasted 3,903 total entrants to secure his first WSOP bracelet.

Event #44: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em

Winner: Alex Foxen (Las Vegas, NV, USA)

Prize: $594,246

Key Storyline: Pulling off a stunning feat few couples have achieved, following his victory in the Super Turbo Bounty, Alex Foxen and his wife Kristen successfully become one of the very few married couples to win WSOP bracelets in the same series.

Event #45:  $2,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better

Winner: Eddie Blumenthal (Verona, WI, USA)

Prize: $248,545

Key Storyline: After some close calls, Blumenthal finally gets his time at the top of the podium and receives a shiny new WSOP bracelet for his efforts.

Upcoming Schedule & Key Events

June 18, 2026: Event #54 - $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship

Significance: A tournament that encapsulates the game of poker, the $10,000 H.O.R.S.E Championship offers variety and a chance to see some of the best poker players compete.

Media Note: Alternating between some of the most popular variations of poker games, if you are only familiar with no-limit Hold’em, it may be worth studying up on the other games before covering this event.

June 20, 2026: Event #57 - $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha

Significance: A popular game with a favorable buy-in, expect a good turnout for the $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha bracelet event.

Media Note: Anticipating a large field, Event #57 serves as another great opportunity to snap some crowd shots.

June 21, 2026: Event #59 - $500 Salute to Warriors

Significance: A cherished annual event at the WSOP, we honor our United States veterans with the $500 Salute to Warriors tournament.

Media Note: The proceeds from this event shall be given to the USO and other organizations that assist United States veterans.

Be sure to tune into the WSOP Countdown Show.

How to follow the action from WSOP 2026

Poker fans can follow the excitement via ESPN’s daily TV broadcasts or on the WSOP YouTube channel.

Fans and players are also encouraged to download the WSOP Live app, a one-stop shop for players to not only follow chip stacks and updates in real time, but also register for WSOP events held at the Las Vegas Paris and Horseshoe.

Players should follow @WSOP on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram or check WSOP.com for more event news and updates.

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About the World Series of Poker

The World Series of Poker® is the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event and poker brand in the world, having awarded more than $4 billion in prize money over the past six decades. Featuring a comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation, the WSOP is poker’s longest-running tournament dating back to 1970. In 2025, the flagship event in Las Vegas attracted 246,960 entrants and awarded more than $481 million in prize money – both all-time records for the series. The WSOP portfolio of events includes approximately 50 WSOP Circuit Events annually across five continents, WSOP Europe (since 2007), WSOP Paradise (since 2023) and the record-breaking WSOP Online festival. International satellites to WSOP live events are hosted exclusively at GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room. For more information, please visit www.wsop.com. 

Media Contacts:
Paul Burke (press@wsop.com)