World Series of Poker 2026
WSOP 2026 — live from Las Vegas
57th annual WSOP runs May 26, 2026 through July 15, 2026 at Horseshoe + Paris Las Vegas. 100 bracelet events. Main Event runs July 2, 2026 – July 13, 2026; final table delayed for ESPN2 broadcast August 3, 2026 – August 5, 2026.
Independent editorial coverage. We track bracelets, field sizes, payouts, and the prediction-market angle on Main Event outcomes. All livestreams are free on WSOP's YouTube + X + Twitch this year — PokerGO stopped streaming the series.
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Latest from the WSOP desk
Tournament schedule
12 upcoming| Event | Series | Buy-in | GTD | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event #6 — Mystery Bounty ($1k NLHE) | WSOP 2026 (Vegas) | $1,000 | — | Jun 2 · today |
| Event #50 — Big 50 ($500 NLHE) | WSOP 2026 (Vegas) | $500 | $5M | Jun 8 · 6d |
| Millionaire Maker ($1,500 NLHE) | WSOP 2026 (Vegas) | $1,500 | $10M | Jun 15 · 13d |
| Colossus ($400 NLHE) | WSOP 2026 (Vegas) | $400 | — | Jun 22 · 20d |
| $50,000 Poker Players Championship | WSOP 2026 (Vegas) | $50,000 | — | Jun 25 · 23d |
| $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship | WSOP 2026 (Vegas) | $10,000 | — | Jun 29 · 27d |
| Main Event ($10,000 NLHE World Championship) | WSOP 2026 (Vegas) | $10,000 | — | Jul 2 · 30d |
| $25,000 High Roller NLHE | WSOP 2026 (Vegas) | $25,000 | — | Jul 8 · 36d |
| WSOP Online Main Event | WSOP Online 2026 | $5,000 | $5M | Jul 12 · 40d |
| MILLIONAIRE MAKER | WSOP Online 2026 | $1,000 | $2M | Jul 19 · 47d |
| COLOSSUS | WSOP Online 2026 | $400 | $1M | Jul 26 · 54d |
| Main Event Final Table (ESPN2 broadcast) | WSOP 2026 (Vegas) | $10,000 | — | Aug 3 · 62d |
Source: official WSOP 2026 schedule. GTDs are guaranteed prize pools where published; many events have no formal GTD and the prize pool is determined by entries.
All WSOP 2026 coverage
Poker3h agoConnecticut Player Wins $1M WSOP Mystery Bounty
Andrew Shelton eliminated from the 2026 WSOP Mini Mystery Millions but won a $1M bounty. The viral moment spotlights mystery bounty format's jackpot upside.
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Poker5h agoPokerOrg 2026 WSOP Fantasy Freeroll Leaderboard Is Live
PokerOrg's 2026 WSOP Fantasy Freeroll leaderboard launched in June 2026. Players can now monitor roster performance across live bracelet events.
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Poker8h agoMixed Game Festival XIV Kicks Off Strong at Bellagio
Mixed Game Festival XIV launched at Bellagio Las Vegas with four full cash tables. A Poker Hall of Famer and WSOP PPC winner joined the action on Day 1.
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Poker10h ago2026 WSOP Winners: Every Bracelet Champion So Far
The 2026 WSOP is actively awarding bracelets, with Poker.org tracking every winner in real time. Each result shifts Player of the Year odds and prop betting markets.
1 min read
Poker13h agoHellmuth Chases Record 18th WSOP Bracelet in Omaha
Phil Hellmuth is in the final 15 of the 2026 WSOP $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo event, threatening a record 18th bracelet.
1 min read
Poker15h agoFoxen Reaches WSOP Heads-Up Semis; Negreanu Out
Alex Foxen reached the 2026 WSOP Heads-Up Championship semifinals this week as Negreanu and Mizrachi were eliminated in the round of 16.
1 min read
Poker18h agoSchulman Chases Eighth WSOP Bracelet in Badugi Final
Nick Schulman is one win from an eighth WSOP bracelet after reaching the Badugi final three. Scott Seiver also remains in contention.
2 min read
Poker18h agoChess Master Casella Wins First WSOP Bracelet
Chess master Michael Casella claimed his first WSOP bracelet this week, beating elite pros Nick Schulman and Scott Seiver at the final table.
2 min read
Poker20h agoNegreanu Busts WSOP $25K Heads-Up After Brutal Beat
Negreanu was eliminated from the 2026 WSOP $25K Heads-Up this week after a bad beat vs. Biao Ding. The exit amplifies poker's variance narrative.
1 min read
Poker21h agoRec Player Wins $1M Bounty in $550 WSOP Event
A recreational player claimed a $1 million bounty chip at the 2026 WSOP in a $550 event. The result highlights the mass-market appeal of jackpot bounty formats.
1 min read
Poker22h agoWSOP Player Lands $1M Bounty in Mini Mystery Millions
Andrew Shelton won a $1 million bounty in WSOP's Mini Mystery Millions event. The result spotlights the format's appeal for recreational players chasing elite prizes.
1 min read
Poker1d ago2026 WSOP $25k Heads-Up Championship: Round of 16 Set
The 2026 WSOP $25k Heads-Up Championship Round of 16 is set after Day 5. Wilson, Kuznetsov, and Sitbon won; Keating forfeited.
1 min read
Poker1d agoIvey and Polk Re-Enter 2026 WSOP $25K Heads-Up
Phil Ivey and Doug Polk fired again on Day 1B of the 2026 WSOP $25K Heads-Up Championship. The multi-flight re-entry structure is boosting field size and star power.
2 min read
Poker1d agoYang Wang Wins First WSOP Bracelet in $5K PLO
Yang Wang claimed his first WSOP bracelet in the $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event, defeating Jesse Lonis heads-up. The win follows his 2024 runner-up finish in the $50K PLO.
1 min read
Poker1d agoWSOP Mini Mystery Millions Tops 20K Entries in 2026
WSOP's $550 Mini Mystery Millions hit 20,000+ entries in May 2026, ranking 7th all-time. A $1M mystery bounty remains in play.
2 min read
Poker1d agoCorey Harrison Wins Second WSOPC Ring in New Orleans
Corey Harrison won his second WSOP Circuit ring at New Orleans after surviving a blind shove on Day 1. The result boosts his Global Casino Championship qualification standing.
1 min read
Poker1d agoOctopi Poker Reveals WSOP Fantasy Freeroll Squad
Octopi Poker's Johan Schultz-Pedersen has named his PokerOrg Fantasy Freeroll team ahead of this week's WSOP. The move gives the emerging brand prime tournament exposure.
1 min read
Poker1d agoYang Wang Wins First WSOP Bracelet in $5K PLO Upset
Yang Wang claimed his first WSOP bracelet by defeating Jesse Lonis in the $5K PLO event. Lonis, a two-time winner, arrived as heavy chip leader.
1 min read
Poker1d agoJames Cheung Wins First WSOP Bracelet in $1,500 Stud
James Cheung captured his first WSOP bracelet in the $1,500 Stud event, beating five-time champion Brian Yoon heads-up in May 2026.
1 min read
Poker1d ago2026 WSOP Opens With Stars and a Mystery Curtain
The 2026 WSOP began this week in Las Vegas, with top pros on the felt and a curtained 'Thunderdome' generating immediate floor buzz.
1 min read
Poker1d agoKasey Lyn Mills on Mental Prep and Family at WSOP 2026
Kasey Lyn Mills details her WSOP mental prep strategy, anchored by family. Her approach highlights the underrated role of mindset in tournament poker.
1 min read
Poker1d ago2026 WSOP Early Leaders and the Fantasy Freeroll Edge
The 2026 WSOP $5K 8-Handed NLH event has early chip leaders worth watching. Fantasy Freeroll players can use live standings for a strategic edge.
2 min read
Poker1d agoNegreanu Tells WSOP Fantasy Drafters to Pick Him
Negreanu publicly backed drafting himself in the 2026 WSOP Fantasy Draft. His tournament pedigree makes him a credible, if bold, self-promoter.
1 min read
Poker1d agoMoneymaker Drops WSOP Fantasy Picks and Fades
Chris Moneymaker has shared his WSOP Fantasy Freeroll picks and fades via Poker.org as of May 2026. The free-entry format gives casual players a no-risk way into WSOP action.
1 min read
Poker2d agoRyan Depaulo Hits WSOP 2026 With Baby and Camera Crew
Ryan Depaulo plans to vlog the 2026 WSOP with his newborn in tow, extending his irreverent creator brand to poker's biggest stage.
1 min read
Poker2d agoAlan Keating Forfeits $25K WSOP Heads-Up Match
Alan Keating missed his $25K WSOP Heads-Up match after a marathon Lodge session, giving Piotr Krupas a walkover into Round 2.
1 min read
Poker2d agoPokerOrg WSOP Fantasy Freeroll Deadline Arrives
PokerOrg's 2026 WSOP Fantasy Freeroll entry deadline expires within hours. Zero-cost entry makes this a fast, low-risk way to engage with the series.
1 min read
Poker2d agoAlex Fitzgerald's 5 WSOP Survival Tips for 2026
Alex Fitzgerald published five WSOP survival tips on Poker.org in May 2026. The advice targets bankroll, endurance, and table selection ahead of the series.
1 min read
Poker2d agoNegreanu Busts WSOP $5K Event After Aces Cracked
Daniel Negreanu reached the top 10 chip stacks at the WSOP $5K NLH event before busting on a pocket aces hand, per Poker.org.
1 min read
Poker2d agoWSOP Dealer Jessica Odom Reaches Final Table in 2026
WSOP dealer Jessica Odom reached the 2026 annual employees event final table. A bracelet remains in play for the tournament veteran.
1 min read
Poker2d agoTJ Reid's $3M WSOP Paradise Super Main Event Win
TJ Reid won $3,000,000 at the 2025 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Poker.org's multi-part series documents his hand-by-hand path to the prize.
1 min read
Poker2d agoPoker Momma's WSOP Europe Dream Turns Sour in Prague
Kasey 'Poker Momma' Mills documented her WSOP Europe Main Event in Prague for Poker.org. Her 'dream to nightmare' story highlights live tournament risk.
1 min read
Poker2d agoAlan Keating Forfeits WSOP $25k Heads-Up Match
Alan Keating forfeited his 2026 WSOP $25k Heads-Up match by not appearing. The no-show raises questions about tournament integrity at premium buy-in levels.
1 min read
Poker2d agoNegreanu Back at 2026 WSOP: Day 2 Vlog Drops
Daniel Negreanu published his 2026 WSOP Day 2 vlog via Poker.org on May 30, 2026. The hand-breakdown series tracks his live tournament progress in real time.
1 min read
Poker2d agoWSOP 2026 Livestreams Kick Off With $25K Heads Up Event
WSOP 2026 livestreams start this week with the $25K Heads Up Championship. Jeff Platt outlines the broadcast plan for the full summer series.
2 min read
Poker2d agoKristen Foxen on Mindset and Her 2024 WSOP Heartbreak
Kristen Foxen details the mental discipline behind her career and a 13th-place 2024 WSOP Main Event finish in a new Poker.org profile.
2 min read
Poker2d agoShiina Okamoto Wins Back-to-Back WSOP Ladies Title
Shiina Okamoto won the WSOP Ladies Event for the second straight year, taking home $184,094. The back-to-back title places her among the most elite repeat champions in WSOP history.
1 min read
Poker2d agoWSOP's Most Chaotic Hands Remind Players Variance Rules
Poker.org spotlights the most chaotic hands in WSOP Main Event history. The examples underscore how variance shapes outcomes even for elite players.
2 min read
Poker2d agoWSOP's Worst Bad Beats Compiled in New Video
Poker.org released a bad beats video compilation this week covering the most brutal WSOP reversals ever recorded. The content lands mid-2026 series, when fresh examples are still being made.
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Poker2d agoLonis Eyes Third WSOP Bracelet in $5K PLO Final
Jesse Lonis leads the final seven in the 2026 WSOP $5,000 PLO event, targeting a third bracelet. The 100-event series runs May 26–July 15.
1 min read
Poker2d agoNick Palma Sets WSOP 2026 Bracelet Targets in Debut Column
Nick Palma launches his WSOP 2026 column claiming he was snubbed by the $25K Fantasy Draft and predicting three bracelets this summer.
1 min read
Poker2d agoRen Lin Storms First Final Table of the 2026 WSOP
Ren Lin reached the first final table of the 2026 WSOP this week. The player's bold ambitions make him one to watch across the Series.
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Poker2d agoHouston Poker Room Raided Again as Texas Crackdown Continues
Texas authorities raided another illegal Houston poker room this week. No licensed commercial poker framework exists in the state as of May 2026.
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Poker2d agoWSOP 2026 Dealer Diary: Mike Matusow Up Close
WSOP dealer Christopher Keem launches a diary series at Poker.org, with his first entry detailing Mike Matusow's real table demeanor in May 2026.
2 min read
Poker2d agoPerry Green, 90, Reaches WSOP Final Table in 2026
Perry Green, 90, reached a WSOP final table this week, his first in 11 years. The three-bracelet legend narrowly missed adding a fourth bracelet.
1 min read
Poker2d agoDealer Jerome Neppl Wins First Bracelet of WSOP 2026
Jerome Neppl, a WSOP dealer, won the first bracelet event of 2026. His win underscores the tournament's open-entry appeal.
1 min read
Poker2d agoWSOP Unveils 'Mothership' TV Set for 2026 Series
The WSOP debuted a major new 'mothership' TV set in May 2026, raising the broadcast stakes for live poker coverage. Higher production value could drive online operator traffic.
1 min read
Poker2d agoDaniyal Gheba Wins First Bracelet on WSOP's New Stage
Daniyal Gheba won the first bracelet on the WSOP's new mothership stage in May 2026, with Ren Lin exiting in fourth place.
1 min read
BreakingPoker2d agoJesse Lonis Dominates WSOP $5K PLO Final Table
Jesse Lonis enters the 2026 WSOP $5K PLO final day with roughly half the chips in play. Six players stand between him and a bracelet.
1 min read
Where to watch (free)
- WSOP YouTube — youtube.com/@WSOPVegas — primary stream, free everywhere
- WSOP X / Twitter — @WSOP live clips + chip counts
- Twitch — twitch.tv/wsop simulcast of YouTube feed
- Final Table (Aug 3-5) — ESPN2 (US cable) via new multi-year deal
PokerGO is not streaming the 2026 WSOP. All-access pass holders get no Vegas summer content this year.
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