WSOP Day 26

Day 26 of the 2025 World Series of Poker at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas delivered the drama and excitement that poker fans have come to expect, with three new champions crowned and several marquee events building toward thrilling conclusions.

Three New Bracelet Winners Emerge

The day’s biggest headlines belonged to the trio of players who claimed WSOP gold. Benny Glaser continued his remarkable series run by capturing his third bracelet of the 2025 WSOP and eighth overall, taking down Event #56: $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Lowball. Glaser’s victory further cements his status as one of the most accomplished mixed game specialists in the modern era.

In the prestigious Event #55: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship, Kristopher Tong achieved a career milestone by winning his first WSOP bracelet. Remarkably, Tong conquered a final table that featured an astounding 21 bracelets worth of collective experience among his opponents, making his maiden victory all the more impressive.

Meanwhile, Brett Lim emerged victorious from the massive Event #54: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold’em tournament, outlasting an enormous field of 7,575 entries to claim his place in WSOP history.

Millionaire Maker Reaches Massive Prize Pool

The Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker continued to live up to its name, with the final Day 1d flight pushing the total prize pool to an impressive $16,545,483. With 11,996 total entries across all four starting flights, the tournament has once again proven its status as one of the WSOP’s most popular events.

Robert Fluereci of Bulgaria emerged as the Day 1d chip leader, bagging an impressive 900,000 chips—good for 360 big blinds heading into the combined Day 2. His stack gives him a commanding lead over second-place Asher Conniff from the United States, who finished with 489,000.

The Day 1d survival list reads like a who’s who of poker talent. Previous bracelet winners Yang Zhang (380,000) and Barry Hutter (357,000) both secured spots in the top ten chip counts. Four-time bracelet winner Asi Moshe bagged 310,500, while Poker Hall of Famer David Oppenheim survived with 128,000.

The star power continued throughout the field, with notable names including Chris Moorman (227,500), Alec Torelli (165,500), and Kristen Foxen (40,500) all advancing to Day 2. Perhaps most intriguingly, three former Main Event champions successfully navigated the day: Jamie Gold (276,500), Jonathan Tamayo (101,500), and Stoyan Madanzhiev (114,000).

With 2,618 survivors from all four Day 1 flights returning for the combined Day 2, the battle for the seven-figure top prize promises to be intense.

High-Stakes PLO Drama Unfolds

The Event #57: $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha delivered the kind of high-stakes action that makes these events must-watch television. Biao Ding of China seized the chip lead heading into the final day, bagging an imposing 11,000,000 chips as the final eleven players prepare for what should be a spectacular finish.

The day’s action was marked by dramatic swings and near-misses. Stephen Chidwick briefly held the chip lead after delivering a devastating one-outer to Alex Foxen, but poker’s cruel variance struck back as Chidwick encountered his own bad luck, sliding to fifth place by day’s end with 6,955,000.

The bubble provided its own share of drama, with Phil Ivey—one of poker’s all-time greats—falling just short of the money. However, several other big names successfully cashed, including Shaun Deeb (26th – $100,000), Alex Foxen ($105,000), and Erik Seidel (12th – $123,051).

Ka Kwan Lau from Hong Kong sits in second place with 7,265,000, followed closely by Richard Gryko of the United Kingdom with 7,205,000. With blinds resuming at 60,000/120,000 and the tournament expected to play to a conclusion, fans can expect fireworks when play resumes at midday.

Hansen Headlines Star-Studded Nine-Game Mix

Event #58: $3,000 Nine-Game Mix attracted 409 entries, creating a prize pool of $1,132,521 and putting $228,115 up for grabs for the eventual champion. The mixed game format—featuring the five classic H.O.R.S.E. games plus no-limit hold’em, pot-limit Omaha, limit 2-7 triple draw, and no-limit 2-7 single draw—demands mastery across multiple poker variants.

The event’s appeal to poker’s elite was evident in both the chip counts and the rail, with legendary Danish professional Gus Hansen securing a top-ten stack of 238,000 chips. Hansen, whose aggressive style and fearless approach to big pots made him one of poker’s most recognizable figures, will be a player to watch as the event progresses.

Oliver Tot of Slovakia leads the 144 survivors with 356,000, just edging out Fu Wong of the United States (355,000) and Sean Akhavi (331,500). Brazilian star Yuri Dzivielevski sits in fifth place with 296,000, adding international flair to the leaderboard.

The field reads like a mixed game masterclass, with accomplished players scattered throughout the counts. Erick Lindgren (204,000), David “ODB” Baker (161,500), and Dario Sammartino (161,500) all secured healthy stacks. Chad Eveslage (145,000) and Brian Rast (134,000)—both multiple bracelet winners with strong mixed game credentials—remain in contention.

Phil Hellmuth, the all-time bracelet leader, survived with 87,500 chips, while other notable survivors include Huck Seed (63,500), Viktor Blom (55,500), and Mike Matusow (25,500). The diverse skill sets required across nine different games should make for compelling viewing as these accomplished professionals battle for supremacy.

The Action Continues

As the 2025 WSOP moves into its fourth week, the combination of concluded events and ongoing battles continues to showcase why Las Vegas remains the epicenter of the poker world each summer. From Glaser’s mixed game mastery to the massive Millionaire Maker field, from high-stakes PLO drama to the tactical complexity of nine-game mix, Day 26 exemplified the variety and excitement that makes the World Series of Poker the most prestigious tournament series in the game.

With multiple events reaching their climactic stages and new tournaments continuing to launch, poker fans have plenty to anticipate as the series builds toward its traditional Main Event crescendo. The combination of established stars, emerging talents, and life-changing prize pools ensures that each day brings fresh drama to the felt at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.