PokerNews live coverage of this event will begin on Day 3 (June 8). Until then, we will be keeping readers informed with updates on chip counts and core event statistics, including entries and prize pool. Scroll down to see more.
According to the WSOP LIVE app.
According to the WSOP LIVE app.
In the 971st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow come to you from the floor of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) where they discussed one of the most viral hands of the summer, one involving Bobby James and Ricky Landais that has been called one of the worst bad beats ever!
They then discuss Martin Kabrhel's premature celebration, give you a good news update on Jeremy Ausmus vlogging credentials, and a poker curse from WWE superstar Danhausen. Other stories include highlights from the Mixed Game Festival XIV, choosing a winner for the signed Daniel Negreanu autographed book (plus a new giveaway), and the return of the famous PokerNews segment, The Chainsaw Report, featuring Allen Kessler.
Find out all about those stories and more in this week's episode of the PokerNews Podcast! Oh, and be sure to check out the audio version of the PokerNews Podcast that is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud.
Changes to television and livestream coverage have been made for the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP). Major changes.
But fear not, the biggest event of the year in poker will be easily accessible to fans around the world, for free (well, most of it).
ESPN returns to cover the Main Event this year, but the rest of the 2026 WSOP will be available for livestreaming on the WSOP's official social media channels.
20 years after that hand on High Stakes Poker, Daniel Negreanu is still getting coolered by Gus Hansen, and this time at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Playing Day 1 of the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship, the two poker legends faced off with monsters that saw Hansen rake in a pot against Negreanu with a better full house.
However, unlike that iconic encounter from Season 2 of High Stakes Poker in 2006 (in which the turn card that day gave Hansen quads over Negreanu's boat), on this occasion, Kid Poker had clearly learned his lesson from two decades ago, losing only a small pot instead of going broke after telling the Dane, "Jeez, I'm sorry I didn't raise you!" after the hands were tabled.
According to the WSOP LIVE app.
There was no shortage of big moments and big hands during the first week of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Daniel Negreanu lost a 10:1 chip lead thanks to a three-outer in the Sweet 16 of Event #7: $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship. Phil Hellmuth made an 18th bracelet run that fell short when he ran into the nut flush. And one player avoided complete disaster when he suffered a brutal cooler with quads.
Event #18: $1,500 Monster Stack returns for Day 2c at 11:a.m. local time. Day 2c will see the 1,002 survivors from Day 1c return. They represent the remnants of a 2,896-entry Day 1c field.
Sandro Carucci (687,000) leads the field going into Day 2c. However, Robert Renaud remains the overall Day 1 chip leader, having started Day 2b with 880,000 in chips.
Among the big name players who will be returning on Day 2c are Main Event champions Michael Mizrachi (126,000), Ryan Riess (122,500), and Jonathan Tamayo (56,000).
Other notables in the field include Maria Konnikova (215,000), Freddy Deeb (207,000), Alex Foxen (128,000), Matt Glantz (121,000), and Shiina Okamoto (120,000).
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandro Carucci | Switzerland | 687,000 |
| 2 | Pierre De Berry | - | 738,500 |
| 3 | Michael Arellano | United States | 665,000 |
| 4 | Carlos Pomales | Puerto Rico | 610,000 |
| 5 | Caden Coleman | United States | 569,500 |
| 6 | Giuseppe Iadisernia | Venezuela | 547,000 |
| 7 | Tsolmon Jargalsaikhan | United States | 538,500 |
| 8 | Darrell Haywood | United States | 519,000 |
| 9 | Mauro Raimondo | Argentina | 519,000 |
| 10 | Vamerdino Magsakay | Philippines | 517,000 |
Late registration is still available, only closing at the end of Level 11 (about 12:15 p.m.).
PokerNews traditional coverage of the $1,500 Monster Stack begins on Day 3.
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Event #18: $1,500 Monster Stack No-Limit Hold'em
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