WSOP 2026 Day 7 Recap: Four Bracelets Awarded as Danchev Wins $25K Heads-Up and Hellmuth Falls Short

Day 7 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas was the biggest day of the series so far, with four gold bracelets awarded to bring the running total to ten.

Event #1: $550 Mini Mystery Millions — Winner

Philip Chun outlasted 20,487 opponents to win the Mini Mystery Millions, claiming his first bracelet and the $400,000 top prize. Chun entered the final day seventh in chips and worked his way to the title.

Event #9: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship — Winner

Phil Hellmuth's bid for an 18th bracelet fell short — the Poker Brat finished seventh for $54,214. Scott Clements, who had led from Day 2, took the title and $450,176 to become a four-time WSOP champion.

Event #7: $25,000 Heads-Up Championship — Winner

Dimitar Danchev claimed $800,000 and his second bracelet in the $25,000 Heads-Up Championship, which was delayed two hours on its final day as the WSOP streamed the conclusion for free. Alex Foxen was eliminated in the semi-finals, falling short of a fourth bracelet.

Event #10: $600 Deepstack — Winner

Karapet Galstyan claimed his first bracelet and $259,829, topping the 4,622-strong Deepstack field.

Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller — Day 1b

Day 1b added another 209 entrants, taking the overall field to 403 with late registration still open. Nevan Chang led the flight with 605,000, ahead of Thomas Boivin (484,000) and Chance Kornuth (444,000). Others through to Day 2 include Kristen Foxen (274,000), Alex Foxen (240,500), Sam Soverel (216,000), and reigning Main Event champion Michael Mizrachi (93,500). Day 2 begins at noon on June 2.

Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller — Day 1b Top 10 Chip Counts

Event #12: $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw — Final Six

Stephen Hubbard leads the six remaining players with 4,955,000 (99 BBs), well clear of Gabriel Paul (3,330,000) and Dylan Smith (2,890,000). The bracelet and $155,819 are on the line when play resumes at 1:00 p.m. on June 2.

Event #13: $1,500 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em — Day 1

A field of 1,840 was cut to 135 on Day 1, with David Rees leading on 1,247,000. Notable survivors include Chris Hunichen (541,000), Jonathan Little (258,000), and Yuri Dzivielevski (257,000). Day 2 begins at 11:00 a.m. on June 2.

Event #14: $1,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo — Day 1

Derek McMaster leads 273 survivors from a 1,287-entry field with 502,000. Patrick Leonard (239,000) is also among the Day 2 returners. Play resumes at 1:00 p.m. on June 2.

What's Coming on Day 8 of WSOP 2026

Four events continue on June 2, headlined by Day 2 of the $10,000 GGMillions at noon and the final day of the $1,500 Lowball Draw at 1:00 p.m. Three new events also debut: the $600 PLO Deepstack (10:00 a.m.), the inaugural $1,700 U.S. Circuit Championship (noon), and the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Championship — defended by Nick Schulman — at its scheduled start time.

All figures and data courtesy of PokerNews and the WSOP.