The ultimate test of versatility returns on June 28 as Event #74: $1,500 8-Game Mixed (6-Handed) kicks off at the 2026 World Series of Poker. This tournament requires mastery across eight different disciplines, rotating every six hands between No-Limit Hold’em, Seven Card Stud, Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Razz, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold’em, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better, and 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw.

This mid-stakes mixed-game event is a staple of the summer, offering a more affordable price point for players looking to prove their all-around poker skills. Expect another massive field of mixed-game enthusiasts and professional grinders chasing the gold.

📌 Event Snapshot

• Event: #74 – $1,500 8-Game Mixed (6-Handed)
• Date(s): June 28–30
• Time: 12 p.m. local time
• Buy-In: $1,500
• Format: Rotation of 8 limit and big bet games
• Late Registration: Open until the end of Level 9 (approx. 8:45 p.m.)
• Reentries: One per player
• Starting Stack: 25,000 chips
• Levels: 40 minutes (Day 1), 60 minutes thereafter
• 2025 Winner: Narcis Nedelcu – $184,862
• 2025 Field Size: 789 entries
• 2025 Prize Pool: $1,053,315

Structure and Schedule

Play begins at 12 p.m. on June 28, with 15 levels of 40-minute play scheduled for Day 1. Late registration remains open for nine levels, allowing one reentry for those who bust early. The game rotation changes every six hands, ensuring players must stay sharp across all formats.

The surviving field will return for Day 2 on June 29 at 12 p.m., with levels extending to 60 minutes. The final table is expected to take place on June 30, where the next 8-Game Champion will be crowned.

Past Champions & Notable Winners

In 2025, Narcis Nedelcu dominated a field of 789 entries to secure his first WSOP bracelet and $184,862. Nedelcu held the chip lead through much of the final day and expressed immense pride in the victory, telling PokerNews it was "an honor to win on the grandest stage" while navigating such a complex mix of games.

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