WSOP Main Event Day 1D Closes, Pick 3 Deadline Hits
Final starting flight wraps up as Poker.org contest window slams shut before Day 2 merge.
Day 1D of the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event has concluded, with several high-profile players advancing to Day 2 and closing the entry window for Poker.org's Pick 3 contest.
Why It Matters
The final starting flight marks a hard deadline for contest participants — once Day 2 begins, roster locks are permanent. Players who followed the Day 1D action closely now have a narrow window to finalise their three-player picks from the freshest chip counts and field data. Selecting a player who survived Day 1D with a deep stack carries meaningful upside, since early chip leaders historically convert at higher rates to deep Main Event runs. As of July 2026, the WSOP Main Event remains the single largest recurring poker tournament by prestige and media attention, making contest engagement particularly high this year.
Context
According to Poker.org, the WSOP Main Event uses a multi-flight structure across starting days (1A through 1D), with all survivors consolidating on Day 2. The Pick 3 format — selecting three players to advance as far as possible — rewards research into late-breaking form, stack sizes, and table draw. Day 1D traditionally draws a strong field, as procrastinating pros and recreational players alike enter on the last possible date.
What's Next
Day 2 begins this week, merging all surviving flights into a single combined field. Contest participants should submit or finalise their picks immediately, as Poker.org's deadline closes with the start of Day 2 action.
Gambling involves risk. Contest participation should be treated as entertainment, not a reliable source of income.
Source: Poker.org
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