Event #71 of the 2026 World Series of Poker gets underway on June 27, as the $2,500 Mixed Big Bet Event returns to the WSOP schedule. This unique tournament features a rotation of seven no-limit and pot-limit games (Big O, No-Limit Hold’em, No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw, Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Pot-Limit 5-Card Double Draw High, Pot-Limit Omaha, & Pot-Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw), providing a high-octane alternative to the traditional limit mixed-game formats. The game changes every six hands.

The Mixed Big Bet event is one of the most modern additions to the WSOP schedule, appealing to a younger generation of players who specialize in non-hold'em variants but prefer big-bet structures. This event is a proving ground for big-bet specialists who enjoy the complexity of games like PLO, No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw, and Big O. With its $2,500 buy-in and deep structure, it attracts an elite field looking for a technical edge in Las Vegas.

📌 Event Snapshot

• Event: #71 – $2,500 Mixed Big Bet Event
• Date(s): June 27–29
• Time: 2 p.m. local time
• Buy-In: $2,500
• Format: Mixed Big Bet (seven-game rotation)
• Late Registration: through Level 10 (approx. 11 p.m.)
• Reentries: maximum of two per player
• Starting Stack: 35,000 chips
• Levels: 40 minutes (Levels 1-6), 60 minutes thereafter
• 2025 Winner: Aaron Kupin – $206,982
• 2025 Field Size: 458 entries
• 2025 Prize Pool: $1,019,050

Structure and Schedule

Play will begin at 2 p.m. on June 27, with players navigating 12 levels on Day 1. The levels begin at 40 minutes for the first six rounds, then extend to 60 minutes for the remainder of the tournament. Late registration remains open until the start of Level 11, and players are permitted up to two reentries.

Survivors return for Day 2 on Sunday, June 28, at 1 p.m. to play another 10 levels, with the final table expected to conclude on Monday, June 29. PokerNews traditional coverage will begin on Day 2.

Past Champions & Notable Winners

The 2025 edition saw Aaron Kupin earn his first career bracelet, defeating a stacked final table that included Daniel Negreanu.

Kupin described a sense of "relief" after closing out the win, telling PokerNews, "When you have the lead the whole day, you're kind of already imagining winning... I've been coming to the World Series for a lot of years, so it's really great to achieve that goal."

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