button in SafariWSOP Main Event Final Table Resumes August 3
The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event is down to its final nine players, but there will now be a short break before poker's biggest stage returns.
The remaining players will head home before returning to Las Vegas on Monday, August 3, where they'll play down to a winner and compete for the $10,000,000 first prize, the coveted WSOP Main Event bracelet, and poker immortality.
While the action is paused, PokerNews won't be.
Over the next three weeks we'll be bringing you exclusive interviews, player profiles, strategy analysis, videos, and behind-the-scenes coverage as we count down to the biggest final table in poker.
2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table Seating Draw
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauri Saaskilahti | Finland | 37,500,000 | 25 |
| 2 | Michael Gagliano | United States | 46,500,000 | 31 |
| 3 | Mario Boos | France | 44,000,000 | 29 |
| 4 | Greg Mueller | Canada | 48,500,000 | 32 |
| 5 | Jamie Shaevel | United States | 56,000,000 | 37 |
| 6 | Han Feng | United States | 25,000,000 | 17 |
| 7 | Rami Hammoud | Canada | 79,000,000 | 53 |
| 8 | Evagoras Evagorou | Cyprus | 22,500,000 | 15 |
| 9 | Lucas Jumalon | United States | 194,000,000 | 129 |
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $10,000,000 |
| 2 | $6,000,000 |
| 3 | $3,750,000 |
| 4 | $2,750,000 |
| 5 | $2,250,000 |
| 6 | $1,750,000 |
| 7 | $1,500,000 |
| 8 | $1,250,000 |
| 9 | $1,000,000 |
Meet the Final Nine
Learn more about each finalist before cards are back in the air.
- Lucas Jumalon → click here
- Rami Hammoud → click here
- Jamie Shaevel → Coming Soon!
- Greg Mueller → click here
- Michael Gagliano → Coming Soon!
- Mario Boos → Coming Soon!
- Lauri Saaskilahti → Coming Soon!
- Han Feng → Coming Soon!
- Evagoras Evagorou → Coming Soon!
What's Coming on PokerNews
Between now and the final table, you can expect:
- Exclusive player interviews
- In-depth profiles of all nine finalists
- Chip stack and strategy analysis
- Final table predictions and storylines
- Behind-the-scenes features from Las Vegas
- Daily videos and social media content
- Complete live reporting from August 3-5 as a new world champion is crowned
Be sure to check back regularly and follow PokerNews across our social channels as we build up to one of the biggest nights in poker. We'll be with you every step of the way until the final card is dealt.