Day 8 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas produced one bracelet, seven events in play at peak, and some of poker’s biggest names stacking chips in the $10,000 buy-in tournaments.

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

Stephen Hubbard entered the final day as chip leader and stayed there, defeating Gabriel Paul heads-up to claim his first bracelet and $155,819.

Event #17: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship — Day 1

The $10,000 Lowball Championship delivered exactly what you’d expect — a field loaded with elite talent. Of the 136 entrants, 42 of the 58 Day 2 survivors are bracelet winners, Hall of Famers, or Fantasy Draft picks. Daniel Negreanu bagged 311,000 (joint second) as he chases an eighth bracelet, level with Chad Eveslage. Only Carlo van Ravenswoud (319,000) bagged more.

Also in the top ten are Alex Foxen (299,000), John Hennigan (268,500), Frank Kassela (254,500), and Shaun Deeb (244,500). Further down the counts, Jennifer Harman (140,000), Benny Glaser (131,500), Nick Schulman (86,500), and Chris Moneymaker (149,500) are also through. Day 2 begins at 1:00 p.m. on June 3.

Event #17: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Championship — Day 1 Top 10 Chip Counts

Rank	Player	Country	Chip Count	Big Blinds
1	Carlo van Ravenswoud	Netherlands	319,000	106
2	Chad Eveslage	United States	311,000	104
2	Daniel Negreanu	Canada	311,000	104
4	Alex Foxen	United States	299,000	100
5	Paul Volpe	United States	290,500	97
6	Robert French	United States	276,500	92
7	John Hennigan	United States	268,500	90
8	Frank Kassela	United States	254,500	85
9	Shaun Deeb	United States	244,500	82
10	Scott Seiver	United States	206,500	69

Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller — Day 2

Russia’s Anatoly Nikitin leads the 64 remaining players with 2,825,000 heading into Day 3, which targets a five-handed conclusion. The first-place prize is $1,089,964. Notable names still in contention include Stephen Chidwick (1,320,000), Max Neugebauer (1,290,000), and Jesse Lonis (260,000). Day 3 begins at noon on June 3.

Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller — Day 2 Top 10 Chip Counts

Rank	Player	Country	Chip Count	Big Blinds
1	Anatoly Nikitin	Russia	2,825,000	141
2	Joey Weissman	United States	2,800,000	140
3	Andrew Lichtenberger	United States	2,770,000	139
4	Roman Hrabec	Czechia	2,340,000	117
5	Sean Perry	United States	2,245,000	112
6	Chad Lipton	United States	2,015,000	101
7	Luciano Macchiarelli	Argentina	1,915,000	96
8	Andrew Moreno	United States	1,865,000	93
9	Barak Wisbrod	Israel	1,560,000	78
10	Michael Moncek	United States	1,480,000	74

Event #13: $1,500 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em — Final Nine

Michel Molenaar (11,380,000) and Justin Arnwine (11,135,000) enter the final day with more than twice the chips of any other player. Neither has won a bracelet previously, meaning a new WSOP champion is guaranteed. Day 1 leader David Rees (3,185,000) is among the seven others still in contention. The final day begins at 11:00 a.m. on June 3 with $346,108 on offer for the winner.

Event #14: $1,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo — Day 2

Justin Liberto leads the 24 returning players with 2,905,000 as he chases a second bracelet eleven years after his first. Lawrence Berg (2,665,000) sits second, with Michael Banducci, Brad Ruben, and Brandon Cantu also among the returning bracelet holders. The final day begins at 1:00 p.m. on June 3.

Event #15: $600 PLO Deepstack — Day 1

Canada’s Tara Dunn leads 117 survivors from a 2,636-entry field with 1,995,000. Martin Kabrhel (739,000) is among the notable Day 2 returners as the five-time bracelet winner hunts a sixth in PLO — his best format. Day 2 begins at 11:00 a.m. on June 3 with $171,589 going to the winner.

Event #16: $1,700 U.S. Circuit Championship — Day 1

The inaugural Circuit Championship drew a healthy 2,148 entries and a $3,231,666 prize pool, with 381 players advancing. She Wong leads with 994,000. Notable survivors include Josh Arieh (421,000), Kathy Liebert (287,000), and former Main Event champions Joe McKeehen (240,000) and Jonathan Tamayo (65,000). The winner collects $439,605. Day 2 begins at noon on June 3.

What’s Coming on Day 9 of WSOP 2026

June 3 is another packed day. The $600 PLO Deepstack and the $1,500 6-Handed final both play to a conclusion from 11:00 a.m. The GGMillion$ Day 3, the Circuit Championship Day 2, and the $10K Lowball Championship Day 2 all begin at noon or 1:00 p.m. Three new events also debut: the $1,500 Monster Stack Day 1a (10:00 a.m.), the $25,000 High Roller (noon), and the $1,500 Dealers Choice 6-Handed (2:00 p.m.) — the last of which Benny Glaser won in 2025 for his sixth bracelet.

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