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
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Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$858,892
Total Entries
647
Players Left
88
Average Chip Stack
183,807
Total Chips
16,175,000
Next Payout
Place 88
$3,017
Level Info
Level
18
Limits
0 / 0
Ante
0
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
647
Players Left
146
Players Left 88 / 647
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High-Fives to Heartbreak: Poker Player Celebrates Before Realizing He’s Eliminated

Matt O'Halloran
Matt O'Halloran
Seiji Sasaki
Seiji Sasaki

It was one of the largest fields at this year's World Series of Poker, and with Event #50: $1,500 Millionaire Maker down to its final two tables, every single decision carried massive implications.

The stakes couldn't have been higher, with the tournament scheduled to mint two separate millionaires by the time a winner emerges on Wednesday. Unfortunately for Seiji Sasaki, the Japanese player will not be among those taking home a seven-figure payday. Sasaki bowed out in 15th place after a dramatic clash with Michael Monroig.

Believing he had secured a vital double-up, Sasaki initially celebrated and high-fived his rail, only to realize the reality when he returned to the table...

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