Kihara Tops WSOP Fantasy; $100K ODB Prize Still Open
Two bracelets in 2026 shoot Naoya Kihara to the top of WSOP Fantasy Freeroll standings
Naoya Kihara has taken the lead in WSOP Fantasy Freeroll standings after winning two World Series of Poker bracelets this series, while David "ODB" Baker confirms the $100,000 top prize in his ODB Fantasy contest remains open to any team.
Why It Matters
Fantasy poker contests tied to the WSOP give recreational players and fans a low-barrier entry point into tournament action without sitting at a felt table. A freeroll format — no buy-in required — removes the direct financial risk, though gambling-adjacent products always carry engagement risks worth acknowledging. Kihara's back-to-back bracelet run demonstrates how quickly standings can shift when a single player runs deep in multiple events. Baker's comment that "no team is out of it yet" signals the $100,000 prize pool in ODB Fantasy is still genuinely contested, maintaining stakes for participants tracking as of June 2026.
Context
The WSOP runs its annual bracelet series in Las Vegas each summer, drawing thousands of players across dozens of events. Fantasy formats layered on top of live tournament series — where participants draft or pick real players and score points based on results — have grown steadily as DFS operators and poker media look for engagement tools beyond straight wagering, per Poker.org reporting published June 11, 2026.
What's Next
The WSOP bracelet series continues through late June 2026, meaning standings in both the Freeroll and ODB Fantasy contests will shift with each event result. Players holding Kihara in their lineups hold the current edge, but remaining bracelet events could redistribute points significantly.
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