WSOP 2026 Day 11 Recap: Jeff Madsen Wins Fifth Bracelet as Kihara Leads $10K Stud the Day After His Victory

Day 11 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas produced one bracelet, a remarkable 24-hour turnaround from Naoya Kihara, and Josh Arieh moving within touching distance of a seventh.

Event #20: $1,500 Dealers Choice — Winner

Jeff Madsen claimed the Dealers Choice title and $161,057, becoming just the 28th player in WSOP history to win five or more bracelets. Dario Sammartino, who had entered the final day second in chips, fell short of a second bracelet.

Event #23: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship — Day 1

Less than 24 hours after winning the $10K Lowball bracelet, Naoya Kihara was back at the tables — and leading them. Kihara topped the Day 1 chip counts in the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship with 319,500, ahead of Leonard Carrillo (291,000) and David Benyamine (252,000). The field of 97 entries generated a $902,100 prize pool, with 47 players advancing. Patrick Leonard (241,000) and Eli Elezra (228,000) are also among the Day 2 returners. Play resumes at 1:00 p.m. on June 6.

Event #23: $10,000 Seven Card Stud — Day 1 Top 10 Chip Counts

Event #21: $1,500 PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better — Final 13

Frederic Normand (3,915,000) leads the 13 returning players by the slimmest of margins over Tobias Hausen (3,885,000), with Josh Arieh (3,310,000) right behind in third, eyeing a seventh bracelet. All 13 are guaranteed at least $11,369, with $235,377 on offer for the winner. Day 3 begins at 1:00 p.m. on June 6.

Event #21: $1,500 PLO Hi-Lo — Final 13 Chip Counts

Event #19: $25,000 High Roller — Day 2

The field is down to 22 players with Barak Wisbrod leading on 5,000,000. Kristen Foxen (2,800,000) and Jesse Lonis (2,700,000) sit in the top ten. Nick Schulman (2,000,000) and Brian Rast (875,000) are also still in contention. The winner collects $1,773,083 from an $8,107,500 prize pool. The remaining players return at 3:00 p.m. on June 6.

Event #19: $25,000 High Roller — Day 2 Top 10 Chip Counts

Event #18: $1,500 Monster Stack — Days 1c & 2b

Day 1c was the biggest flight yet with 2,896 entries, bringing the overall prize pool to $9,734,557, with 1,002 players advancing. Day 2b saw 978 total entries trimmed to 126 players, with Kenny Hallaert (2,405,000) among the notable survivors. Day 1d and Day 2c both begin on June 6.

Event #22: $1,500 Big O — Day 1a

Day 1a drew 995 entries and a $1,320,862 prize pool, with 133 players bagging. John Holley leads with 694,000. Viktor Blom (393,000) finished eighth. Day 1b begins at 2:00 p.m. on June 6.

What's Coming on Day 12

Two bracelets are on the line on June 6 — the $25,000 High Roller plays to a conclusion at 3:00 p.m. in what promises to be a live-streamed final table, and the $1,500 PLO Hi-Lo crowns its champion. The Monster Stack runs its final Day 1 flight (Day 1d, 10:00 a.m.) and Day 2c (11:00 a.m.) simultaneously. The $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship continues on Day 2 at 1:00 p.m. The new $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed also debuts at noon.
All figures and data courtesy of PokerNews and the WSOP.