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WSOP UPDATES 2026: THE 2026 WSOP MAIN EVENT KICKS OFF TODAY

Las Vegas, Nevada (July 2, 2026) - Today is the day thousands of poker players from around the world have been waiting for. On Day 38 of the 2026 World Series of Poker, the first flight of the WSOP $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event begins at the Las Vegas Paris and Horseshoe. Before all eyes turn to the 2026 WSOP Main Event, get caught up on all that has unfolded these past few days at the WSOP. Media Summary: WSOP Day 38 of 51 Recent Results & Highlights Event #68: $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship Winner: Skye Chen (Sunnyvale, CA, USA) Prize: $194,630 Defeating Aubrey Williams in a thrilling heads-up duel, Skye Chen not only scores her first live tournament cash, but her first WSOP bracelet. Event #70: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship Winner: Michael Mizrachi (Palm Beach, FL, USA) Prize: $1,350,203 Further adding to an already legendary poker career, 2025 WSOP Main Event champion and Poker Players Championship winner Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi continues his winning ways, winning his ninth WSOP bracelet in the WSOP’s most prestigious Pot-Limit Omaha event. Event #71: $2,500 Mixed Big Bet Event Winner: Dylan Smith (Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA) Prize: $182,591 After years of grinding on the felt towards poker’s biggest prize, poker pro Dylan Smith finally nabs his first WSOP bracelet in the $2,500 Mixed Big Bet Event. Event #74: $1,500 8-Game Mixed Winner: Shaun Deeb (Troy, NY, USA) Prize: $181,625 Bolstering both his already-impressive legacy and his candidacy as a 2026 Poker Hall of Fame Inductee finalist, poker pro Shaun Deeb wins his ninth WSOP bracelet after two runner-up finishes at WSOP Europe 2026 and a runner-up finish earlier this summer. Upcoming Schedule & Key Events July 3, 2026: Event #84 - $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em Significance: A single-day event with a fast structure and impressive buy-in; look for some of the best No-Limit Hold’em players to chase a WSOP bracelet win within a single day. Media Note: Event #84 is a single-day event with an incredibly fast structure, so don’t leave the tournament floor early if you plan on snapping the winner's photo. July 4, 2026: Event #85 - $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Significance: For players looking for a second chance after busting the $1,000 No-Limit Hold 'em Mini Main, this is the perfect tournament to hop into. Media Note: Another tournament that will likely draw a large field; be wary as you navigate the hallways of Paris and Horseshoe during breaks. July 5, 2026: Event #86 - $600 Ultra Stack No-Limit Hold’em Significance: Another lower buy-in event that provides participants with a significant starting stack; expect some of the best small stakes tournament grinders in Las Vegas to make their presence felt in Event #86. Media Note: An event set to draw a large number of entries, Event #86 serves as another great opportunity to snap some great crowd shots wherever the tournament is held at the Paris or Horseshoe. 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)