MATTHEW BLAGG WINS HORSESHOE LAS VEGAS WSOP CIRCUIT MAIN EVENT
Matthew Blagg wins the 2026 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Las Vegas Main Event for $238,470 as the series crowns 18 ring winners and awards WSOP Paradise packages.
Jul 26 2026 02:00 PM EST
Las Vegas, Nevada (July 26, 2026) - The 2026 WSOP Circuit stop at Horseshoe Las Vegas concluded in style as Matthew Blagg captured the $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event title, earning his first WSOP Circuit gold ring and a career-best payday of $238,470. Blagg outlasted a field of 936 entries, claiming the lion's share of the $1,298,780 prize pool.
Held just days after the conclusion of the 2026 World Series of Poker, the Horseshoe Las Vegas Circuit festival attracted players from around the globe looking to continue their summer grind.
Blagg entered the tournament with several impressive WSOP cashes already on his résumé, but the victory represented the biggest accomplishment of his live poker career. His previous best finish in a WSOP Circuit Main Event had been 33rd place, making this championship run a remarkable breakthrough. Throughout the final day, Blagg maintained his composure against an accomplished final table and steadily built momentum before closing out the title.
The championship match came down to Blagg and Eric Yanovsky, with Blagg ultimately prevailing to secure the ring. Yanovsky collected $159,040 for his runner-up finish, while Daniel Lei rounded out the podium in third place for $111,880.
In addition to the prestigious gold ring and first-place prize, Blagg also earned one of the most valuable bonuses available on the Circuit in 2026. Like every WSOP Circuit ring winner this season, he received a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package that includes entry into the 2026 WSOP Circuit Championship and complimentary accommodations at the Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas.
The Horseshoe Las Vegas stop once again demonstrated why it stands as the official home of the World Series of Poker and remains one of the premier destinations on the WSOP Circuit calendar. Coming immediately after the summer WSOP in Las Vegas, the series delivered large fields, substantial prize pools, and another memorable WSOPC Main Event champion as Matthew Blagg etched his name into WSOP Circuit history with a career-defining victory.
Horseshoe Las Vegas WSOP Circuit Main Event Final Table Results:
1st place: Matthew Blagg - $238,4702nd place: Eric Yanovsky - $159,0403rd place: Daniel Lei - $111,8804th place: Jiachi Li - $79,9205th place: Jack Duong - $57,9806th place: Jingyang He - $42,7407th place: Shawn Daniels - $32,0108th place: Eric Thompkins - $24,3709th place: Philip Lucia - $18,860
Congratulations to every Horseshoe Las Vegas WSOP Circuit Ring Winner
Congratulations to Matthew Blagg on capturing the latest WSOP Circuit Main Event title, as well as every player who earned a coveted WSOP Circuit ring during the Horseshoe Las Vegas stop. Winning a Circuit ring is a significant accomplishment, and in 2026, every champion receives an even greater reward.
All 2026 WSOP Circuit ring winners are awarded an exclusive $5,000 WSOP Paradise package, which includes a seat in the 2026 WSOP Circuit Championship and complimentary accommodations at the luxurious Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas, the new home of WSOP Paradise. The added prize gives every Circuit champion the chance to compete on one of poker's biggest international stages while enjoying a world-class resort experience.
The value of this promotion was showcased at WSOP Paradise 2025, where Mark Darner turned his qualification into a career-defining victory. Darner captured the $2,750 WSOP Circuit Championship No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty, earning his second WSOP gold bracelet along with the tournament's $350,000 first-place prize. His success demonstrates the incredible opportunities available to Circuit champions and highlights the path from winning on the Circuit to competing for major titles on poker's global stage.
Be sure to check out the full list of WSOP Circuit ring winners from the Horseshoe Las Vegas WSOP Circuit series:
WSOPC Event #1: $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event - Kyle Grosshanten - $54,653WSOPC Event #2: $600 Omaha 8 or Better - Smith Sirisakorn - $25,084WSOPC Event #3: $600 Pot-Limit Omaha - Thomas Taylor - $44,586WSOPC Event #4: $400 T.O.R.S.E. - Nam Le - $23,290WSOPC Event #5: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack - Justin Arnwine - $77,485WSOPC Event #6: $800 Pot-Limit Omaha - Thomas Taylor - $38,826WSOPC Event #7: $300 No-Limit Hold’em Ladies Event - Vivianne Gentry - $11,026WSOPC Event #8: $1,125 No-Limit Hold’em - Juan Maceiras Lapido - $54,978WSOPC Event #9: $400 Seniors Event - Michael Hauptman - $22,207WSOPC Event #10: $2,200 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller - Andrew Ostapchenko - $115,890WSOPC Event #11: $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event - Matthew Blagg - $238,470WSOPC Event #12: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Bounty - Guy Yehielov - $15,495WSOPC Event #13: $400 No-Limit Hold’em - Blas Torres - $10,473WSOPC Event #14: $400 No-Limit Hold’em 40/40/40 - Kim Lam - $22,798WSOPC Event #15: $3,300 No-Limit High Roller - Venkat Chivukula - $148,154WSOPC Event #16: $400 No-Limit Hold’em Double Stack - Cody Chung - $23,733WSOPC Event #17: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller - Justin Lapka - $108,189WSOPC Event #18: $400 No-Limit Hold’em - Alexandru Vasilescu - $15,750
