2026 WSOP Main Event Finalists to Fight for $10M Prize
The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event is drawing to a close, with the last nine players due to face off at the final table. The first prize is a cool $10 million, with ninth place guaranteed to become a millionaire.
The USA’s Lucas Jamalon leads the way at Horseshoe and Paris in Las Vegas with 194 million chips. He has a chip lead worth over double that of his nearest rival, Canada’s Rami Hammoud.
When the players rejoin the action on Aug. 3, they will play over three days at the table until one man is left standing.
At a Glance:
- 9,208 entrants played in the $10,000 No-Limit Texas Hold'Em Main Event
- Final nine players reconvene on Aug. 3 at the final table
- Each player receives at least $1 million
- Winner will bank a $10 million first prize
- Final table plays out over three days
A final table ‘worthy of the biggest stage in poker’
The 2026 WSOP Main Event is the showpiece of the annual series. It's held across the Paris and Horseshoe, two of the centerpiece casinos in the Caesars gambling empire.
Following 99 events covering Texas Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, and everything in between, the Main Event takes over.
Over the years, other WSOP tournaments have been added, featuring bigger buy-ins. However, the $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship offers the gold bracelet every player wants to get their hands on.
"We now have a final table worthy of the biggest stage in poker,” said WSOP CEO Ty Stewart. “With the world watching, we can't wait to welcome them back August 3 and watch history unfold live."
Where to watch in the U.S.
- August 3: ESPN2, 9 p.m. – midnight (ET)
- August 4: ESPN, 9 p.m. – midnight (ET)
- August 5: ESPN, 10.30 p.m – 1.30 p.m.
- August 10 (highlights): ESPN2, 9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
WSOP Main Event final table hot picks
The 2026 WSOP Main Event kicks off again on Aug. 3 with nine players remaining from the 9,208 who started. With the blinds at 1,000,000/1,500,000/1,500,000, Han Feng and Evagoras Evagorou will be looking for early double-ups once play resumes.
On the other end of the scale. Lucas Jumalon has the biggest stack. At 194 million, Jumalon has over double that of Rami Hammond in second place.
It’s staggering that before this WSOP, Jumalon’s biggest score was $23,000 in a No-Limit Hold’em tournament. He has already become a millionaire by reaching the final table. Now, he will try to use his sizeable stack to take down the $10 million top prize.
| Player Name | Chip Stack |
| Lucas Jumalon (USA) | 194 million |
| Rami Hammond (Canada) | 79 million |
| Jamie Shaevel (USA) | 56 million |
| Greg Mueller (Canada) | 48.5 million |
| Michael Gagliano (USA) | 46.5 million |
| Mario Boos (France) | 44 million |
| Lauri Saaskilahti (Finland) | 37.5 million |
| Han Feng (USA) | 25 million |
| Evagoras Evagorou (Cyprus) | 22.5 million |
Malcolm Trayner removed to clear the path for Jumalon
Oftentimes, WSOP Main Event stories are more about the players who’ve exited than the champions.
This year’s tournament was no different. Amidst all the World Cup betting that went on, players from across the globe competed for the ultimate poker crown.
Jumalon removed Australian pro Malcolm Trayner just before the final table. Not only did Jumalon double through in Nevada, but he also removed arguably one of the most talented young pros in the game today.
With Jumalon’s big stack, as well as competition from seasoned pro Greg Mueller, August’s WSOP Main Event final table should be one for the ages.
