WSOP 2026 Day 18 Recap: Dzivielevski Wins $100K, Schulman Claims Eighth Bracelet, Glaser Leads $10K

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Day 18 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas made up for a bracelet-free Day 17 in style, handing out four gold bracelets including two to some of poker’s most recognizable names.

Bracelet Winners on Day 18

Yuri Dzivielevski

Yuri Dzivielevski turned a late registration entry in Event #36: $100,000 High Roller into a $2,841,432 payday and his sixth bracelet. Nathan Gamble became the most decorated PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better player in WSOP history by winning Event #33: $10,000 PLO Hi-Lo Championship for $767,395. Nick Schulman claimed his eighth bracelet in Event #37: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. for $183,366. And Omar Zazay won Event #32: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em for $538,158, with Jean-Robert Bellande finishing runner-up.

Event #38: $10,000 Limit Hold’em Championship - Final Table

The final table is as star-studded as any of the series. Benny Glaser leads with 2,255,000, just ahead of Dong Chen (2,185,000) and Gus Hansen (1,305,000). Jeremy Ausmus (590,000) and Jesse Lonis (440,000) are also in the mix, along with Dylan Smith (305,000) and Jerry Wong (180,000). Every player except Smith has at least one bracelet. The winner earns $285,200. Play resumes at 1:00 p.m. on June 13.

Event #38: $10,000 Limit Hold’em Championship - Final Table Chip Counts

RankPlayerCountryChip CountBig Bets
1 Benny Glaser United Kingdom2,255,00028
2Dong ChenChina2,185,00027
3Gus HansenDenmark1,305,00016
4 Jeremy Ausmus United States590,0007
5 Jesse Lonis United States440,0006
6Dylan SmithUnited States305,0004
7Jerry WongUnited States180,0002

Event #35: $1,500 PLO 8-Handed - Final 15

Jason Zipfel

Jason Zipfel (14,280,000) leads the 15 returning players comfortably, ahead of Will Givens (10,100,000) and Maxx Coleman (6,080,000). The winner takes $441,560 from a $3,426,277 prize pool. The final day begins at noon on June 13.

Event #35: $1,500 PLO 8-Handed - Final 15 Chip Counts

RankPlayerCountryChip CountBig Blinds
1Jason ZipfelUnited States14,280,000179
2Will GivensUnited States10,100,000126
3Maxx ColemanUnited States6,080,00076
4Ido AboudiIsrael5,240,00066
5Hokyiu LeeHong Kong4,245,00053
6Nick YunisChile3,990,00050
7Phillip MighallUnited Kingdom3,610,00045
8Thanhlong NguyenUnited States3,065,00038
9Michael EstesUnited States2,920,00037
10Jochen PfeiferGermany2,575,00032

Event #39: $5,000 Seniors High Roller - Day 1

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Bruno Fitoussi (895,000) leads 291 survivors from a 791-entry field. Paul Sokoloff (755,000) sits second. Notable returners include Eli Elezra (116,000) and Dan Shak (159,000). Day 2 begins at noon on June 13.

Event #40: $1,500 Razz - Day 1

Dennis Weiss leads 104 survivors from a 519-entry field with 354,500. Brian Rast (273,500) sits fourth. Naoya Kihara (136,500) is also through, chasing a remarkable third bracelet of the series. Day 2 begins at 1:00 p.m. on June 13.

Event #34: $500 Colossus - Days 1c & 2b

Day 1c was the biggest Colossus flight yet with 4,428 entries, bringing the overall total past 10,000. Sung Kim (2,310,000) led the flight. Day 2b cut 613 players to 65, led by Edouard Debrousse (12,500,000). All Day 2 survivors combine for Day 3 on June 15.

What’s Coming on Day 19 of WSOP 2026

Two bracelets on June 13 - the $10K Limit Hold’em Championship final table (1:00 p.m.) and the $1,500 PLO 8-Handed final (noon). The Colossus runs its last Day 1 flight (Day 1d, 10:00 a.m.) alongside Day 2c (11:00 a.m.). The Seniors and Razz events continue their Day 2s. Two major new events debut: the $250,000 Super High Roller - the biggest buy-in of the series - at noon, and the $10,000 Big O Championship at 2:00 p.m.

All figures and data courtesy of PokerNews and the WSOP.

About the Editor
Callum Jury

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.