2026 World Series of Poker

Event #79: $3,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em
Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a♥k♦
Prize
$683,830
Event Info
Buy-in
$3,000
Prize Pool
$4,784,640
Total Entries
1,792
Places Paid
269
Level Info
Level
34
Blinds
250,000 / 500,000
Ante
500,000
Players Info - Day 3
Entries
14
Players Left
1
Players Left 1 / 1,792

Rick Syverud Finds Relief on the Felt

Sarah talks to Rick Syverud who is battling Stage 4 cancer, but continues to find strength and passion for poker. After winning a $10K jackpot on a slot machine in Wisconsin, he decided to run in up in Las Vegas.

For more on Rick check out this article by Sean Chaffin: https://www.pokernews.com/news/2017/07/poker-lifeline-rick-syverud-cancer-28456.htm

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