2026 World Series of Poker

Event #10: $600 Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em
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Day: 2
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Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
9♥6♦
Prize
$259,829
Event Info
Buy-in
$600
Prize Pool
$2,329,488
Total Entries
4,622
Level Info
Level
44
Blinds
2,000,000 / 4,000,000
Ante
4,000,000
Players Info - Day 2
Entries
230
Players Left
1
Players Left 1 / 4,622

James Running Well

Gabrielle Barredo
Gabrielle Barredo
Level 29 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Aaron Gao opened to 240,000 under the gun and was called by Jason James in middle position to see the flop.

The dealer fanned 3♥2♥6♣. Gao continued with a 225,000 bet, which James called once again. After the dealer revealed the turn 4♣, Gao maintained the pressure with another 800,000 bet, prompting James to consider his options.

James mentioned how well he's running, then announced all-in for 2,565,000. Gao took considerable time to mull things over - long enough that James called clock on him.

On the last 5 seconds, Gao threw one chip for a call putting James' tournament life at risk.

Jason James: 4♥4♦ All in
Aaron Gao: K♣8♣

James was ahead with a set on the turn but Gao still had outs to improve to take the lead or to split. The river A♦ didn't help Gao out all. James got a massive boost in his chips which will probably help with his good run.

Tags: Aaron GaoJason James