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2026 WSOP Main Event Already Guaranteed to be One of the Largest Ever
TournamentsJuly 6, 2026·1 min read

2026 WSOP Main Event Already Guaranteed to be One of the Largest Ever


The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event has already seen 8,077 entries, guaranteeing it to be at least the seventh-largest field ever in the tournament’s 57-year history.

The top turnout remains the 10,112 entries made in 2024. Michael Mizrachi won the 2025 WSOP Main Event, securing $10,000,000 and his eighth bracelet.

The 2026 WSOP Main Event has a prize pool that already eclipses $75.1 million. This year’s world championship is already guaranteed to be at least the seventh-largest field ever in the tournament’s 57-year history.

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