PokerNews live coverage of this event will begin on Day 2 (May 30). Until then, we will be keeping readers informed with updates on chip counts and core event statistics, including entries and prize pool. Scroll down to see more.
The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas is gearing up for Event #8: $1,500 Limit Badugi. This three-day event shuffles up and deals at 2:00 p.m. local time on May 29 before crowning its champion and awarding its bracelet on May 31.
Badugi is a popular draw poker variant that belongs in the lowball family of games. The aim is to make the lowest possible hand with different suits, called a Badugi. You can check out the Badugi rules here at PokerNews.
The $1,500 Badugi event starts at 2:00 p.m. local time on May 29, with entrants receiving a 25,000 starting stack. Late registration remains open for nine levels, which should take us to around 8:45 p.m. local time. Day 1's plan is to complete 15 levels with a 15-minute break every three levels; there is no scheduled dinner break on Day 1.
Day 2 commences at 1:00 p.m. local time on May 30. Levels increase to 60 minutes, and 10 are planned for the second day's action. A 15-minute break every two levels and a 60-minute dinner break after Level 21 (approx. 7:30 p.m. local time).
Surviving players return for Day 3 at a yet-to-be-determined time on May 31 to play down to a winner. Again,15-minute breaks are scheduled every two levels, with the decision on whether to have a dinner break made during play.
At the 2025 WSOP, Brazilian Aloisio Dourado bested a 534-strong field to earn $138,114 from the $708,885 prize pool, plus his first WSOP bracelet.
In 2024, David Prociak triumphed over 486 opponents to win $129,676, with Michael Rodrigues taking down the inaugural event in 2023, earning $144,678 after topping a field of 516 entrants.
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