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.
Event #52: $3,000 Nine Game Mix
Day 1 Completed
From a field of 472 players, just 164 remain in Event #52: $3,000 Nine Game Mix.
Leading the way is Stephen Hubbard, who earlier this summer won his first bracelet in the $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw.
He followed that up with a fourth-place finish in the $1,500 Razz, and will be looking for another deep run when the event resumes on Thursday at 1 p.m.
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Hubbard | United States | 366,500 |
| 2 | Yosif Nawabi | United States | 326,000 |
| 3 | Rafael Perry | United States | 324,000 |
| 4 | Simeon Tsonev | Bulgaria | 321,000 |
| 5 | Thomas Zanot | United States | 304,500 |
| 6 | Uri Reichenstein | Israel | 302,000 |
| 7 | Nicholas Julia | United States | 287,000 |
| 8 | David Williams | United States | 282,500 |
| 9 | Richard Freitas | Brazil | 263,000 |
| 10 | Tara Dunn | Canada | 259,500 |
Just 71 places will be paid in this event, with a min-cash worth $6,060 and the winner taking home $254,470. Other players looking to lock up that cash when play resumes are David Williams (282,500), Bryn Kenney (242,500), Rob Hollink (140,000), Justin Saliba (134,500), Todd Brunson (111,500) and Naoya Kihara (104,500).
Stay tuned to PokerNews for updates from the 2026 WSOP.
Day 1 of Event #52: $3,000 Nine Game Mixed has concluded. Out of 472 entries, 164 bagged to advance to Day 2.
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The payouts for this event have been confirmed. The top 71 players are set to make the money, with $254,470 reserved for the outright winner.
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $254,470 | 10 -11 | $16,590 |
| 2 | $166,540 | 12 -14 | $13,180 |
| 3 | $111,610 | 15 -20 | $10,760 |
| 4 | $76,510 | 21 -27 | $9,040 |
| 5 | $53,680 | 28 -34 | $7,800 |
| 6 | $38,560 | 35 -41 | $6,940 |
| 7 | $28,390 | 42 -48 | $6,360 |
| 8 -9 | $21,420 | 49 -71 | $6,060 |
Late registration is now closed in Event #52: $3,000 Nine Game Mixed. The tournament attracted 472 entries, generating a prize pool of $1,260,240.
Full payouts are expected to be announced shortly.
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As per the WSOP LIVE app.
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