Martirosian Tops WSOP $100k PLO Day 1 Field
Artur Martirosian bags the chip lead as Gonsalves eyes the $5k 6-Max bracelet at 2026 WSOP.
Artur Martirosian topped the Day 1 field in the 2026 WSOP $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event, while Jaimie Gonsalves positioned himself as the frontrunner in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max, according to PokerNews reporting as of July 2026.
Why It Matters
The $100k PLO is one of the WSOP's most prestigious non-Main-Event tournaments, attracting elite high-stakes players willing to put six figures on the line for a single entry. Martirosian's chip lead on Day 1 signals the kind of aggressive, technically precise PLO play that has defined his career. Simultaneously, Gonsalves threatening to close out the $5k 6-Max title indicates a strong performance across multiple tournament formats on the same day. For poker fans tracking bracelet races and high-stakes outcomes, Day 36 delivered meaningful movement in two marquee events. Gambling involves real financial risk — field compositions at this level mean even chip leaders face steep odds.
Context
The 2026 World Series of Poker continues at its Las Vegas venue through mid-summer, running dozens of concurrent events across buy-in levels from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The $100k PLO historically draws a compact, elite field where a single Day 1 chip leader carries outsized statistical significance compared to larger-field events. Actor James Woods also reportedly bagged chips in the Triple Draw event, continuing his pattern of recreational high-profile participation at the Series.
What's Next
Day 2 of the $100k PLO will thin the field sharply and confirm whether Martirosian can convert his stack into a final-table presence. Gonsalves must close out remaining opponents in the $5k 6-Max to claim what would be a significant bracelet win.
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