WSOP 2026 Day 13 Recap: Foxen Wins Sixth Bracelet, Kihara Claims Back-to-Back $10K Titles

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Updated: 2026.06.08

Day 13 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas delivered two of the biggest stories of the series so far — a historic sixth bracelet for Kristen Foxen and a second bracelet in three days for Naoya Kihara .

Event #19: $25,000 High Roller — Winner

Foxen made history by winning the $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em, claiming her sixth WSOP bracelet and a career-best $1,773,083. The victory makes her the most decorated female player in WSOP bracelet history, extending her own record.

Kristen Foxen Wins Sixth WSOP Bracelet in $25,000 High Roller for $1.77 Million

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Kristen Foxen Wins Sixth WSOP Bracelet in $25,000 High Roller for $1.77 Million

Kristen Foxen won her sixth WSOP bracelet after conquering the 345-entry $25,000 High Roller at WSOP 2026, earning $1,773,083 in Las Vegas.

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Event #23: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship — Winner

Kihara defeated James Cheung heads-up to claim the $10,000 Seven Card Stud bracelet and $301,970 — his second bracelet in three days, both in $10,000 buy-in events. Allen Kessler came agonisingly close to a first bracelet, finishing third.

Naoya Kihara Becomes First Double Bracelet Winner of 2026 WSOP Following Incredible Three-Day Blitz

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Naoya Kihara Becomes First Double Bracelet Winner of 2026 WSOP Following Incredible Three-Day Blitz

Naoya Kihara makes history at the 2026 WSOP by capturing two gold bracelets in just three days. Full recap of his historic Las Vegas run.

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Event #27: $10,000 Dealers Choice Championship — Day 1

A star-studded field of 135 players entered the Dealers Choice Championship, with 66 advancing. Chris Brewer (347,000) and Jesse Lonis (339,500) lead the way — both better known for their big-bet game prowess but clearly comfortable across the 20-plus variants on offer. Notable names through to Day 2 include Bryce Yockey (268,000), Todd Brunson (139,500), John Hennigan (111,000), and Eli Elezra (108,000). Day 2 begins at 1:00 p.m. on June 8.

Event #27: $10,000 Dealers Choice — Day 1 Top 10 Chip Counts

Rank	Player	Country	Chip Count
1	Chris Brewer	United States	347,000
2	Jesse Lonis	United States	339,500
3	Bryce Yockey	United States	268,000
4	Matt Glantz	United States	266,000
5	Matthew Valeo	United States	259,500
6	Owais Ahmed	United States	230,000
7	Ben Diebold	United States	216,500
8	Chad Eveslage	United States	213,000
9	Marco Johnson	United States	209,500
10	Ariel Mantel	Argentina	194,000

Event #24: $25,000 6-Handed — Final Seven

Sean Winter (7,950,000) leads the final seven into the deciding day, ahead of Artur Martirosian (6,545,000) and Pavel Plesuv (5,965,000). Ten-time bracelet winner Erik Seidel fell just short, busting in ninth. Chance Kornuth (835,000) brings up the rear. The winner collects $1,286,285, with the final table resuming at 1:30 p.m. on June 8.

Event #24: $25,000 6-Handed — Final Seven Chip Counts

Rank	Player	Country	Chip Count	Big Blinds
1	Sean Winter	United States	7,950,000	99
2	Artur Martirosian	Russia	6,545,000	82
3	Pavel Plesuv	Moldova	5,965,000	75
4	Yosuke Miki	Japan	4,605,000	58
5	Klemens Roiter	Austria	4,530,000	57
6	Marius Gierse	Austria	3,888,000	49
7	Chance Kornuth	United States	835,000	10

Event #18: $1,500 Monster Stack — Day 2d

Day 2d saw 2,153 players start the day, trimmed to 269 by day’s end. She Wong (3,800,000) leads ahead of Faraz Jaka (1,540,000) and Jason Wheeler (2,300,000). All four Day 2 flights now combine for Day 3 on June 8, with 660 players returning. This year’s Monster Stack attracted a staggering 11,933 entries, making it the 20th-largest tournament field in WSOP history and comfortably one of the biggest events of the summer.

WSOP Monster Stack Lives Up To Its Name With 11,933 Entries

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WSOP Monster Stack Lives Up To Its Name With 11,933 Entries

The WSOP Monster Stack 2026 attracted 11,933 entries, becoming the 20th-largest field in WSOP history and surpassing last year's total.

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Event #22: $1,500 Big O — Day 2

Anthony Reategui leads the 29 returning players with 5,900,000 (118 BBs) as he chases a second bracelet 21 years after his first. Bruno Furth (2,300,000) is also in contention, eyeing a PLO hat-trick. The final day begins at 1:00 p.m. on June 8 with $387,110 on offer.

Event #25: $500 Freezeout — Day 1

A field of 4,100 was whittled to 162 after 22 levels. Rahulinder Dhillon leads with 2,334,500. Chris Hunichen (700,000) is among the two bracelet winners to advance. The winner collects $190,066. Day 2 resumes at 11:00 a.m. on June 8.

Event #26: $2,000 No-Limit Hold’em — Day 1

Canada’s Xuan Liu bagged a top-three stack (585,000) from a 968-entry field. Jason Palker (742,000) leads. Notable survivors include Zdenek Zizka (415,000) and Jonathan Tamayo (151,000). Day 2 begins at noon on June 8.

What’s Coming on Day 14 of WSOP 2026

Three bracelets are in play on June 8 — the $500 Freezeout (11:00 a.m.), the $1,500 Big O (1:00 p.m.), and the $25,000 6-Handed final table (1:30 p.m.). The Monster Stack Day 3 combines all 660 survivors at 11:00 a.m. Three new events also debut: the $600 Mixed NLH/PLO (10:00 a.m.), the $50,000 High Roller (noon) — defended by Jason Koon — and the $1,500 Limit Hold’em (2:00 p.m.).

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