Day 1 in Event #12: $10,000 8-Game Mix will see seven levels played, with the tournament clock showing 35 of 45 players remaining as they head on their second break of the day.
Big names such as Jason Mercier, Shaun Deeb, Mike Gorodinsky and Dario Sammartino are all present in this event.
Late registration is open until 9:15 p.m. on Friday, December 12.
Viktor "Isildur1" Blom, one of the most legendary online poker players ever, took a shot at his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet on Tuesday in the Bahamas. But he fell short in heads-up play thanks to a flop that didn't go his way on the final hand.
The Swedish high roller, one of 284 entrants in WSOP Paradise Event #7: $10,000 Super PLOSSUS, lost in the end to Tom Vogelsang, who didn't just win his first gold bracelet. He earned just his second career WSOP cash, and first since 2021.
Phil Hellmuth made a bit of a run at his 18th bracelet by reaching Day 2, but inevitably bowed out in 16th place for $26,000. Sean Winter, Bryce Yockey, and Kane Kalas were among the 43 players who earned a piece of the $2,754,800 prize pool but didn't reach the final table.
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Get ready for more WSOP action in 2026, after the first five months of destinations have been announced. From January through May, the 2026 WSOP Circuit features 18 stops in the United States, plus six international legs.
Things kick off on New Year's Day at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada, with plenty of the WSOP Circuit's most popular venues are also present and correct through the first half of the year.
These include Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma (January 8-19), Harrah's Cherokee in Cherokee, North Carolina (February 12-23 and May 7-18), and the huge Commerce Casino in California (May 7-18).
Just 14 players remain from a field of 77, with 13 places paid. Joao Simao leads the way, with start-of-day chip leader Kayhan Mokri still in the top five places.
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | João Simao | Brazil | 2,880,000 |
| 2 | Bryn Kenney | United States | 1,770,000 |
| 3 | Danny Tang | Hong Kong | 1,760,000 |
| 4 | Kayhan Mokri | Norway | 1,475,000 |
| 5 | Jun Obara | Japan | 1,080,000 |
| 6 | Cary Katz | United States | 1,020,000 |
| 7 | David Coleman | United States | 795,000 |
| 8 | Jonathan Jaffe | United States | 775,000 |
| 9 | John Pannucci | United States | 645,000 |
| 10 | Ding Biao | China | 640,000 |
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Triton Poker CEO Andy Wong rarely sits down for an in-depth chat, but he did with PokerNews during the recent Triton Montenegro festival.
He offered a candid look into how he helped build poker's most prestigious high-stakes tour. From the "million-dollar feel" of their production to the recent launch of the new Triton ONE series, Wong shares the exclusive, entertainment-first philosophy that has turned the brand into a global "lifestyle brand" and a gathering place for the elite.
There's more than glory up for grabs at the 2025 WSOP Paradise festival, with the new Paradise Parlay promotion.
Players could pocket an extra $250,000 on top of regular tournament winnings in the $60 million guaranteed $25,000 Super Main Event, if they're fortunate enough to win.
The initiative offers a tiered bonus structure for players who’ve already enjoyed strong results in 2025. Roughly 2,000 players are expected to qualify for the promotion. Eligibility is reserved for those who have:
Any eligible participant who cashes in the Super Main Event earns an additional $25,000, while those who reach the final table will receive $100,000. If any eligible player goes on to win the event outright, they'll take home the ultimate prize: $250,000.
