PokerNews live coverage of this event will begin on Day 2 (June 23). 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.
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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.
In the 977th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas by a pair from the UK in Grosvenor Poker's Katie Swift and Philip "The Tower" Heald.
The quartet discusses the recent high-profile bet between Phil Hellmuth and Shaun Deeb, one involving the former's son, Phillip "P3" Hellmuth III, and the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Deeb stands to win $14,000 max, while Hellmuth could potentially win $10,000,000! It's an extremely long shot, but what do you think?
From there, the crew looks at a pair of game-changing hands. In the first, Dario Sammartino shared on social media that an automatic shuffler has apparently sorted the cards, which resulted in two very similar hands, and in the other, a dealer error resulted in the final two players in the COLOSSUS being dealt the wrong cards in the first hand of heads-up play. No one noticed in real time, and the tournament ended as a result.
Other topics include changes to the Poker Hall of Fame, The Tower advocating for Barny Boatman and John Duthie to be inducted, and a look ahead to Grosvenor Poker's famed GOLIATH, which will run July 23-August 2. Finally, don't forget to order your Think Jerky here!
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.
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Shaun Deeb came up one spot short yet again for a 2026 World Series of Poker bracelet, falling to Joey Couden in Event #52: $3,000 Nine Game Mix after a grueling three-and-a-half-hour heads-up battle. The defeat was Deeb's ninth in a bracelet match and dropped his all-time heads-up record to 8-9.
The latest near miss added to a frustrating run of runner-up finishes for the eight-time bracelet winner. Deeb had already finished second twice at WSOP Europe earlier this year to take an early lead in the Player of the Year race, but after arriving in Las Vegas with just one cash through the opening weeks of the series, another silver medal may prove crucial as he chases back-to-back POY titles.
As painful as Deeb's 8-9 record may be, it doesn't rank among the unluckiest in WSOP history. Several poker crushers have reached heads-up for a bracelet time and again, only to walk away empty-handed. Here are the players with the most WSOP runner-up finishes without ever sealing the deal.
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Ethan "Rampage" Yau hasn't made much noise in the tournament streets at the 2026 World Series of Poker, cashing just twice so far this summer. But while the bracelets have proved elusive, the poker vlogger has been printing money in the biggest cash games in Las Vegas.
The WSOP bracelet winner is in the middle of the hottest run of his career on Hustler Casino Live. Over his last three appearances on the streamed high-stakes game, Yau has piled up more than $1.3 million in profit, including a $707,000 win on June 19. Combined with scores of $302,000 and $316,000 earlier in the month, Rampage has turned three sessions into a seven-figure heater.
Despite just two WSOP cashes to his name this summer, Yau has more than made up for it under the dimly lit lights of HCL, where the biggest pots have been going his way.
The 2026 World Series of Poker continues June 20 with Event #57: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha, bringing one of the most popular four-card formats back to the schedule. Known for its action-heavy nature and accessible buy-in, this event gives a wide range of players the chance to compete for a WSOP gold bracelet and a strong prize pool.
With three starting flights and the action-heavy nature of Pot-Limit Omaha, large fields and big swings are expected throughout. The combination of deep runs, big draws, and multi-way pots makes this a consistent highlight for both players and fans during the summer series.
Action begins at 12 p.m. local time with three Day 1 flights, running on June 20, 21, and 22. Each flight plays with a 20,000 starting stack and 40-minute levels, while late registration remains open for nine levels plus the dinner break (~7:40 p.m.).
Survivors from the starting flights combine for Day 2 on Tuesday, June 23, where level times increase to 60 minutes as the field begins to narrow. Play continues on Day 3, with the final table expected as the event plays down to a winner on June 24.
The multi-flight format and gradual structure give players multiple chances to build a stack and make a deep run.
The $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha is a key event for players looking to enter the WSOP action at a lower buy-in while still competing in a highly strategic format. It attracts a mix of PLO specialists and recreational players, creating large and diverse fields. With big pots, frequent draws, and constant pressure, it remains one of the most entertaining and unpredictable tournaments on the schedule.
In 2025, Carlos Leiva captured his first WSOP bracelet after navigating a massive field of 1,932 entries, earning $237,852 for the victory. Entering the final day as the chip leader, he maintained control throughout and closed out the win in confident fashion.
Reflecting on the moment, Leiva said: “I feel good, of course, I feel good. I’m surprised still. I’m so happy to be here with my friends who supported me on the rail.”
Other recent winners include Chris Vitch (2024) and Stephen Nahm (2023), who both topped a field of over 2,000 entries, further showing how competitive and popular this event has become.
With consistently large fields and exciting finishes, the $1,000 PLO continues to deliver memorable moments year after year.
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Event #57: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha
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