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Frank Brannan went for $25 to Team Lucky, while Dylan Linde went to Team Premiums Only for $59.
25K Fantasy Draft 2026
2026 Draft
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Robert Wells started off as a single-digit nominee, but several bids saw his price rise to $36, which was enough for Team Spitework to get him.
Chad Eveslage won two bracelets in a week a few summers back, and there were several teams that put that much confidence into the American pro this time around.
Eveslage started in the mid double digits and settled at $89 as he went to Team Dinkers.
Argentina's Nacho Barbero was nominated for $1, but as expected, his prize shot up.
Eventually, he sold to Team Torching w/ TJ for $43, becoming TJ Reid's first player on the roster.
Philip Sternheimer proudly played his country's national anthem last year when he had a bracelet, and he may have a chance to do so again after being drafted for double digits today.
The German/Danish pro with British citizenship received several bids before going for $65 to Team Back Office.
Phil Ivey was the next player on the nomination block, and a back-and-forth bidding war, one that progressed dollar by dollar, saw the Poker Hall of Famer go to Team Verderamo for $80.
Ivey joins Nick Schulman on the roster, but between those two, Team Verdamo has spent $169, meaning they have just $31 remaining to fill their six remaining roster spots.
Bidding for three-time bracelet winner John Racener started in the double digits and climbed in the $60s and $70s before settling at $86 as he was picked up by Team Noori.
Everyone loves "Texas" Mike Moncek, at least here at the 2026 $25K Fantasy Draft, as several teams bid fast and furious.
The services of Moncek were so sought after that he crept into Shaun Deeb territory, falling just $3 shy. Ultimately, Moncek went to his own Team Gators for $130, joining Brandon Wilson on the roster.
Texas Mike joined Deeb, Daniel Negreanu, and Joao Viera as the quartet who've gone for over $100 thus far.
Hot commodity Nick Schulman quickly shot up to the $80s and settled at $89 as the Poker Hall of Famer and commentator was picked up by Team Verderamo.
Justin Liberto was the 20th player nominated in the 2026 $25K Fantasy Draft, and he ended up going for $70 to Team Blez/NGNF, headed up by Brent Hanks & Jeff Platt. It was their first player on the roster.
