WSOP 2026 Day 23 Recap: Anderson Wins $10K Razz as Foxen Leads $25K PLO and Jaka Tops Freezeout
Day 23 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas produced one bracelet, a towering chip lead for Alex Foxen in the $25,000 PLO High Roller, and the Millionaire Maker firing its opening flight.
Event #48: $10,000 Razz Championship - Winner
Calvin Anderson claimed his second WSOP Razz bracelet, winning the $10,000 Championship for $357,026. Anderson had led from Day 1 and never relinquished his position atop the counts.
Event #47: $25,000 PLO High Roller - Day 2

Late registration swelled the overall field to 451 entries, and after the money bubble burst, just 31 players remain. Foxen (6,820,000) leads with a commanding gap over Chenxiang Miao (4,310,000) in second. Eelis Pärssinen (3,190,000), Richard Gryko (3,170,000), and Chance Kornuth (2,560,000) are also well-placed. Day 3 begins at noon on June 18.
Event #47: $25,000 PLO High Roller - Day 2 Top 10 Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Foxen | United States | 6,820,000 | 136 |
| 2 | Chenxiang Miao | China | 4,310,000 | 86 |
| 3 | Sergio Martinez Gonzalez | Spain | 4,255,000 | 85 |
| 4 | Benjamin Juhasz | Hungary | 3,775,000 | 76 |
| 5 | Jeremy Druckman | United States | 3,660,000 | 73 |
| 6 | Eelis Pärssinen | Finland | 3,190,000 | 64 |
| 7 | Richard Gryko | United Kingdom | 3,170,000 | 63 |
| 8 | Chongxian Yang | China | 2,830,000 | 57 |
| 9 | Levon Khachatryan | United States | 2,655,000 | 53 |
| 10 | Chance Kornuth | United States | 2,560,000 | 51 |
Event #49: $2,500 Freezeout - Day 2
Faraz Jaka (4,470,000) leads the 28 remaining players into the final day, just ahead of Kenzo Ishida (4,200,000). Marco Johnson (3,215,000) is also in the top five. All 28 are guaranteed at least $15,300, with $513,885 for the winner. The final day begins at 1:00 p.m. on June 18.
Event #51: $10,000 Mystery Bounty - Day 1

A field of 558 was cut to 84 as the money bubble burst on Day 1. Todd Ivens (1,400,000) leads, with Adrian Mateos (815,000) sixth. Brian Rast (572,000), Kristen Foxen (444,000), Ren Lin (375,000), and Ethan Yau (319,000) are also through. Day 2 begins on June 18.
Event #52: $3,000 9-Game Mix - Day 1
Stephen Hubbard (366,500) leads 164 survivors from a 472-entry field, adding to an already impressive 2026 WSOP that includes a bracelet win and a final table appearance. Day 2 begins at 1:00 p.m. on June 18.
Event #46: $1,000 Seniors Championship - Day 2b

Day 2b cut 898 players to 134, led by Sridhar Sangannagari (2,625,000). Farzad Bonyadi (1,425,000) is also through. The combined 239-player Day 3 field fires at 11:00 a.m. on June 18.
Event #50: $1,500 Millionaire Maker - Day 1a
The Millionaire Maker opened with 1,752 entries, with 460 players advancing. Bracelet winner Will Givens (374,500) leads with 187 BBs. Day 2a begins on June 18 alongside Day 1b.
What’s Coming on Day 24 of WSOP 2026
June 18 is headlined by the $2,500 Freezeout final 28 (1:00 p.m.) and the $25K PLO High Roller Day 3 (noon). The Seniors Championship combines its full field for Day 3 (11:00 a.m.), and the Millionaire Maker runs Day 1b and Day 2a simultaneously. The $10K Mystery Bounty and $3K 9-Game Mix both continue their Day 2s. Two new events debut: Event #53: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship and Event #54: $1,500 5-Card PLO.
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