2026 World Series of Poker

Event #7: $25,000 Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship
Event #1: $550 Mini Mystery Millions Event #5: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Event #6: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Event #7: $25,000 Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship Event #8: $1,500 Badugi Event #9: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship Show All Events
Day: 1a
1a1b
Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Event Info
Buy-in
$25,000
Prize Pool
$2,326,500
Total Entries
64
Players Left
8
Average Chip Stack
1,200,000
Total Chips
9,600,000
Players Info - Day 1a
Entries
64
Players Left
8
Players Left 8 / 64
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Katz Hits the Straight to Eliminate Nakai

Sava Krink
Sava Krink
Level 34 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 0 ante
Ryuta Nakai
Ryuta Nakai

Ryuta Nakai was first to act when he moved all in. Cary Katz took his time before making the call, covering Nakai and sending the hand to showdown.

Ryuta Nakai: A♥8♠All in
Cary Katz: A♠5♠

Nakai was slightly ahead, but the board ran out 3♦A♦7♥6♣4♣, giving Katz a straight. Katz secured the win and advanced to the next round, while Nakai was eliminated from the tournament.

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Tags: Cary KatzRyuta Nakai