Main Event WSOP 2026 Becomes The Fourth-Largest In Series History

Main Event WSOP 2026 Becomes The Fourth-Largest In Series History
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  • Updated: July 8, 2026
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The 2026 WSOP Main Event attracted 9,208 entries, making it the fourth-largest Main Event in WSOP history. A total of 3,294 players advanced to Day 3, while only 1,382 will make the money. Here’s a look at the payout structure and some of the biggest names still in contention.

Main Event WSOP 2026 Draws 9,208 Entries

Only three WSOP Main Events have attracted larger fields:

YearEntriesWinnerPayout
202410,112Jonathan Tamayo$10,000,000
202310,043Daniel Weinman$12,100,000
20259,735Michael Mizrachi$10,000,000

This year, 1,382 players will finish in the money. The money bubble is expected to burst during Day 4.

As usual, every member of the final nine will become a millionaire, with the eventual champion earning $10,000,000.

Event #81: $10,000 WSOP Main Event Final Table Payouts

PlacePrize
1$10,000,000
2$6,000,000
3$3,750,000
4$2,750,000
5$2,250,000
6$1,750,000
7$1,500,000
8$1,250,000
9$1,000,000

This year’s Main Event features an unusual schedule. Play will continue through July 13, when the final table will be set. The final table broadcast will then resume from August 3–5.

Day 2D Chip Leaders (Blinds: 1,000/2,500)

PlaceCountryPlayerChips
1Michael Rossitto770,500
2Jeff Fenster747,000
3Yannick Schumacher738,000
4Robert Gill728,500
5Joseph Baghdadlian705,000
6Farid Jattin630,000
7Dhiraj Sharma623,500
8Victor Dong620,000
9Patrik Jaros614,500
10Terrence Reid597,500

Notable Players Also Advance To Day 3

CountryPlayerStack
Alex Foxen493,500
Stephen Song430,500
Ryan Riess395,000
Shaun Deeb368,500
David Peters364,500
Ren Lin322,000
Chris Hunichen302,500
Patrick Leonard275,500

Phil Hellmuth And His Sons Advance To Day 3

Phil Hellmuth bagged 173,000 chips. Both of his sons are also still in the field: Nicolas Hellmuth advanced with 24,000, while Phil Hellmuth III finished with 75,500.

As a reminder, Hellmuth made a side bet with Shaun Deeb and Jason Mo that his son, Phil Hellmuth III, would cash in the Main Event. Hellmuth put up $14,000. If his son misses the money, Hellmuth loses the bet. If he cashes, Deeb and Mo will pay Hellmuth an amount equal to Phil III’s tournament winnings.