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WSOP 2026 UPDATES: SERIES SEES FIRST DOUBLE CHAMPION OF THE SUMMER

17 days into the 2026 WSOP, the first double bracelet winner has been crowned. Get caught up on everything that's happened at the Paris and Horseshoe.

Las Vegas, Nevada (June 11, 2026) - It has been an exciting few days at the 57th annual World Series of Poker, as not only has one of poker's brightest stars further added to her WSOP legacy, but the first "double champ" of the series has been declared. With well over half of the series still to go, read on to get caught up on who all has won one (or two) WSOP bracelets at the 2026 WSOP. Media Summary: WSOP Day 17 of 51 Each day at the 2026 World Series of Poker entails not only exciting action on the felt, but also the bestowing of gold WSOP bracelets in ceremonies in front of media and fellow poker-playing peers. See who was honored over the last few days at the Paris and Horseshoe, and what is still to come at the 2026 WSOP. Recent Results & Highlights Event #19: $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em Winner: Kristen Foxen (Canada) Prize: $1,773,083 Cementing her legacy as the greatest woman to ever execute a check-raise, the #1 woman on the all-time money list, Kristin Foxen, wins her sixth and biggest WSOP bracelet to date, finishing first-place in the competitive $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em tournament. Event #22: $1,500 Big O Winner: Christopher Alcindor (Canada) Prize: $387,110 Two-time WSOP Circuit champion Christopher Alcindor now has a WSOP bracelet in his poker trophy case, winning the $1,500 Big O tournament and his highest score to date. Event #23: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship Winner: Naoya Kihara (Japan) Prize: $301,970 Having an incredibly hot start to the 2026 WSOP, Naoya Kihara, having already won the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship, has now nabbed his second bracelet of the series and third all-time after taking down the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship. Event #24: $25,000 High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold’em Winner: Artur Martirosian (Russia) Prize: $1,286,285 Regarded as one of the best high-stakes tournament players in the world, Artur Martirosian further lived up to that title by winning his fourth WSOP bracelet in the $25,000 High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold’em event. Event #25: $500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em Winner: Brayden Lou (San Diego, CA, USA) Prize: $190,066 Making a cross-country road trip with his father from Boston to California, Brayden Lou decided to stop by the WSOP with his Dad, and will be leaving Las Vegas with the $500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em bracelet. Event #26: $2,000 No-Limit Holdem Winner: Braxton Dunaway (Midland, TX, USA) Prize: $288,064 2025 WSOP final tabler Braxton Dunaway builds on his impressive WSOP accolades by winning his second bracelet in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold’em tournament. Event #27: $10,000 Dealer's Choice Championship Winner: Bryce Yockey (Torrance, CA, USA) Prize: $371,664 Winning the first two WSOP bracelets of his career in Pot-Limit Omaha events in 2017 and 2024, Bryce Yockey now adds a Dealer’s Choice bracelet to the list. Event #28: $600 Deepstack Mixed No-Limit Hold'em; Pot-Limit Omaha Winner: Brent Gregory (Raymore, MO, USA) Prize: $204,140 Emerging victorious at an incredibly talented final table that included Daniel Negreanu, Josh Reichard, and Alex Foxen, Brent Gregory displayed his No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha chops to win his first bracelet. Event #31: $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em Winner: Mike Holtz (Ocean City, MD, USA) Prize: $238,097 Two-time WSOP Online Player of the Year and PokerNews Podcast co-host Mike Holtz secured his second WSOP bracelet in a single day by winning the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em tournament. Upcoming Schedule & Key Events June 12, 2026: Event #39 - $5,000 Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold'em Significance: A higher-stakes edition of one of the most popular events at the WSOP, the $5,000 Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold'em event kicks off tomorrow. Media Note: An important detail about the Seniors High Roller event to note is that it is a “closed” event, exclusive to players over the age of 50. June 13, 2026: Event #41 - $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold'em Significance: The highest buy-in event of the 2026 WSOP gets underway this Saturday. Media Note: One of the most exciting events of the summer is set to draw some of the best poker players in the game. A great opportunity to take pictures of poker’s most famous players. June 14, 2026: Event #44 - $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em Significance: Another fast-paced, single-day event, this time with higher stakes. Media Note: Like the previous Super Turbo event, the $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Super Turbo Bounty is a single-day event, so don’t mistakenly leave thinking the final table will finish the upcoming day. 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. # # # 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)