PokerNews live coverage of this event will begin on Day 2 (June 18). Until then, we will be keeping readers informed with updates on chip counts and core event statistics, including entries and prize pool. Scroll down to see more.
Changes to television and livestream coverage have been made for the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP). Major changes.
But fear not, the biggest event of the year in poker will be easily accessible to fans around the world, for free (well, most of it).
ESPN returns to cover the Main Event this year, but the rest of the 2026 WSOP will be available for livestreaming on the WSOP's official social media channels.
The poker community asked, and the WSOP listened.
In a major shake-up to the Poker Hall of Fame, the induction process is shifting away from its traditional "winner-takes-all" format. A brand-new voting system has been introduced, paving the way for up to six of the eight nominees to be inducted in a single year.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Poker Hall of Fame. Once the public determines the top eight nominees, the final decision will rest with the 33 living Hall of Fame members.
The WSOP has moved select tables to the streamed featured tables area. The live stream of those tables can be found here
According to the WSOP Live app.
In the 975th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway is on vacation so Mike Holtz and Ben Ludlow take over by inviting their friends Justin Young and Art Parmann, hosts of the popular Table 1 Podcast.
What is the Table 1 Podcast? According to them, it’s “a podcast where we talk poker, gambling, and all manner of life experiences on and off the felt. Sometimes we have famous guests who do it with us. Join us for a laugh or three!”
It is a poker podcast collaboration and a great opportunity for the PokerNews Podcast audience to learn about another great show in the space. Justin & Art discuss the genesis of the show, their high-stakes cash game hosted at ARIA's Table 1, and some of their favorite memories and guests on the show.
Find out all about those stories and more in this week's episode of the PokerNews Podcast! Oh, and be sure to check out the audio version of the PokerNews Podcast that is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud.
According to the WSOP Live app.
According to the WSOP Live app.
According to the WSOP Live app.
Event #51: $10,000 Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold'em of the 2026 World Series of Poker kicks off on June 17 at 12 p.m. as a no-limit hold’em Mystery Bounty tournament. Popular among high-stakes bounty players, the event offers participants the chance to win a prestigious gold bracelet and compete for a substantial prize pool.
Featuring a deep structure, a 60,000 starting stack, 40-minute levels, and 12 levels of late registration, the tournament promises another thrilling installment in the summer’s poker action. Last year, Yosef Fox captured the bracelet and the top bounty of $250,000.
Play kicks off at 12 p.m., with players navigating 40-minute levels on Day 1. Late registration remains open for 12 levels (≈ 9:45 p.m.), giving entrants plenty of time to join the action and chase both the bracelet and the high-stakes bounties. Play will continue until they reach 15 percent of the field.
$3,000 from each buy-in will go towards the bounty prize pool. Bounties will begin on Day 2. Players will draw a random bounty prize for every player they eliminate. Bounties cannot be redeemed until after 2 p.m. on Day 2.
Survivors return on Thursday, June 18, as the field is gradually narrowed, leading to a final table of the last five players, expected on June 19.
The $10,000 Mystery Bounty attracts both high-stakes professionals and ambitious recreational players eager to test their skills. Its substantial buy-in and bracelet prestige make it a highlight of the WSOP schedule.
The Mystery Bounty format adds an extra layer of excitement, rewarding players not only for deep runs but also for eliminating opponents and claiming high-value bounties. With its history of high-stakes bounties and exciting conclusions, the event consistently delivers thrilling poker action and memorable storylines.
The $10,000 Mystery Bounty has produced some of the most memorable moments on the WSOP schedule.
In 2025, Fox claimed the $250,000 top bounty on Day 3, with his son Jorden arriving in Las Vegas just minutes before play began, and Fox sharing the moment with his wife and youngest grandson live via FaceTime.
“I can’t believe the bounty lasted until four players left, but they got to see it," Fox said.
With fields regularly drawing hundreds of entrants and bounties reaching six figures, the event has become a highlight for players seeking a mix of strategy, skill, and high-stakes excitement.
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Stay tuned to PokerNews for continued coverage of all bracelet events at the 2026 WSOP.
Event #51: $10,000 Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold'em
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