2026 World Series of Poker

Event #69: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better
Event #63: $1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold'em Event #66: $1,000 Tag Team No-Limit Hold'em Event #67: $10,000 Limit 2-7 Championship Event #68: $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship Event #69: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Event #70: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship Show All Events
Day: 1
12
Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$858,892
Total Entries
647
Players Left
61
Average Chip Stack
265,164
Total Chips
16,175,000
Next Payout
Place 57
$3,167
Level Info
Level
19
Limits
0 / 0
Ante
0
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
647
Players Left
146
Players Left 61 / 647
New Updates

Seven Cards Apiece in Event #69: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo

Will Shillibier
Will Shillibier
Blaz Zerjav
Blaz Zerjav

The $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better returns to the WSOP schedule on June 25, as Event #69 of the 2026 World Series of Poker. This split-pot classic is a staple for mixed-game enthusiasts, offering a test of memory, discipline, and the pursuit of the "scoop."

A firm favorite among those who prefer the traditional pace of Stud, this event provides players the chance to compete for a coveted gold bracelet and what is expected to be a substantial prize pool.

📌 Event Snapshot

  • Event: #69 – $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better
  • Date(s): June 25–27, 2026
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. local time
  • Buy-In: $1,500
  • Format: Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo (8 or Better)
  • Late Registration: Open until end of Level 9 (approx. 8:45 p.m.)
  • Starting Stack: 25,000 chips
  • Levels: 40 minutes (Day 1), 60 minutes (Day 2 onward)
  • 2025 Winner: Blaz Zerjav – $153,487
  • 2025 Field Size: 615 entries
  • 2025 Prize Pool: $821,025

Structure and Schedule

Play will begin at 2 p.m. on June 25, with players navigating 15 levels on Day 1. Each level lasts 40 minutes, ensuring the action moves at a steady clip. Late registration remains open until the start of Level 10, giving entrants ample opportunity to enter the field during the first several hours of play.

Survivors will return on June 26 as the field narrows toward the money bubble. The final table is expected to take place on June 27, where the next champion will be crowned under the lights of the Horseshoe Event Center.

Past Champions & Notable Winners

In 2025, Slovenia’s Blaz Zerjav made headlines by capturing his second bracelet of that summer in this very event, defeating poker legend Huck Seed heads-up.

After his victory, an emotional Zerjav told PokerNews, "It's unbelievable. I never even dreamed of this," noting that winning in such a different format from his previous High Roller victory made the run all the more meaningful.

Tags: Blaz ZerjavHuck Seed