WSOP 2026 Day 35 Recap: Mizrachi Wins Ninth Bracelet as Higgins Becomes Instant Millionaire in Mystery Millions

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Day 35 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas wrapped up remarkably early despite seven events in play, with three bracelets awarded and Shaun Deeb putting himself in position for a ninth of his own.

Bracelet Winners on Day 35

Michael Mizrachi

Michael Mizrachi bulldozed his way to Event #70 : $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship, claiming his ninth bracelet for $1,350,203 - joining Benny Glaser as a nine-time champion this series alone.

Michael Mizrachi Wins Ninth WSOP Bracelet in $10K PLO Championship
Michael Mizrachi won his 9th WSOP bracelet by taking down the $10k PLO Championship for $1,350,203 after defeating Zarvan Tumboli heads-up.
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Matthew Higgins became an instant millionaire, defeating Dominik Panka heads-up to win Event #63: $1,000 Mystery Millions and its $1,000,000 top prize from a field of 22,811 entries. Dylan Smith won Event #71: $2,500 Mixed Big Bet for $182,591 and his first bracelet, defeating Matt Vengrin heads-up.

Event #74: $1,500 8-Game Mixed - Final 13

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Shaun Deeb

Shaun Deeb (3,090,000) leads the final 13 into the last day, looking to add to his eight bracelets after three runner-up finishes since his last win at WSOP Europe 2025. Blaz Zerjav (2,330,000) and Jaswinder Lally (1,985,000) sit second and third. Viktor Blom (720,000) is also still alive. The final day begins at 1:00 p.m. on June 30.

Event #74: $1,500 8-Game Mixed - Final 13 Chip Counts

RankPlayerCountryChip Count
1 Shaun Deeb United States3,090,000
2Blaz ZerjavSlovenia2,330,000
3Jaswinder LallyCanada1,985,000
4Fu WongUnited States1,900,000
5Jason RiesenbergUnited States1,795,000
6Itsuko YoroiJapan1,410,000
7Patrick MahoneyUnited States1,350,000
8Michael BalanUnited States1,290,000
9Dean JoeUnited States1,245,000
10Alexandre AmielFrance875,000
11Michael KoenigUnited States860,000
12 Viktor Blom Sweden720,000
13Thomas FullerUnited States510,000

Event #73: $5,000 6-Handed NLHE - Day 2

Jeff Platt

Roeland Peeks (3,350,000) leads the 60 remaining players, with Andrew Lichtenberger (1,840,000) ninth. Dario Sammartino (1,665,000), Jon Kyte (1,370,000), Josh Arieh (1,020,000), Jesse Lonis (575,000), and Upeshka De Silva (560,000) are also through. The winner earns $979,655. Day 3 begins at noon on June 30, targeting a five-handed finish.

Event #75: $10,000 Stud Hi-Lo Championship - Day 1

Matt Grapenthien (322,000) edges Bryce Yockey (321,500) by a single chip to lead the 75 survivors from a 156-entry field. Calvin Anderson (253,500), Allan Le (210,000), Robert Mizrachi (197,000), Chris Hunichen (168,000), Eli Elezra (133,000), and Brian Yoon (122,000) are all in the top half of the field. Day 2 begins at 1:00 p.m. on June 30, with late registration open until approximately 2:15 p.m.

Event #72: $1,000 Mini Main Event - Day 1b

Day 1b drew 4,053 entries, with 489 players advancing. Switzerland’s Karim Ghozlani (3,750,000) leads. Bart Lybaert (2,600,000) and Niall Farrell (1,400,000) are also through. Day 1c fires at 10:00 a.m. on June 30, with all flights combining for Day 2 on July 1.

What’s Coming on Day 36 of WSOP 2026

The 8-Game Mixed crowns its champion at noon on June 30, alongside the $5,000 6-Handed Day 3, which targets five-handed. The $10K Stud Hi-Lo Day 2 begins at 1:00 p.m. The Mini Main Event runs its final Day 1 flight (Day 1c, 10:00 a.m.). Two new events debut: Event #76: $100,000 High Roller PLO - won last year by Deeb himself - and Event #77: $2,500 Limit Mixed Triple Draw Lowball (2:00 p.m.), defended by Benny Glaser.

All figures and data courtesy of PokerNews and the WSOP.

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Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.