2026 World Series of Poker

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Benson Sniffs Out Seiver's Bluff

Level 28 : Limits 40,000/80,000, 0 ante

Scott Seiver raised on the button and Gary Benson called from the small blind.

Benson drew one and led while Seiver took two and called.

The same happened on the second draw, with Seiver calling another bet after taking two.

Both drew one on the end and Benson checked. Seiver tossed out a bet and Benson cut out calling chips and placed them in the middle after a small tank.

Seiver announced a three-card eight which was no good against the 62A / 10 of Benson who held a three-card six for the winner.

Tags: Gary BensonScott Seiver

Casella Extends His Lead

Level 28 : Limits 40,000/80,000, 0 ante

Nick Schulman raised on the button and Michael Casella defended his big blind.

Casella took three off on the first draw and Schulman drew one. Casella then check-called a bet from Schulman.

On the second draw, Casella drew two and Schulman drew one again. Casella then check-raised a bet from Schulman, who called.

Casella stood pat on the final draw and Schulman drew one. Casella bet and Schulman went deep into the tank before tossing in a reluctant call.

Casella turned over 8752 for an eight.

"What is that?" Schulman confirmed with the dealer before sending his cards into the muck.

Tags: Michael CasellaNick Schulman

Level: 28

Blinds: 40,000-80,000
Limits: 80,000-160,000

Break Time

Level 27 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

The final six players have been sent on a 15-minute break.

Some Momentum for Schulman

Level 27 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Brant Hale raised from the cutoff, Nick Schulman three-bet from the button, Michael Casella called in the big blind, and Hale called.

Everybody took one and it checked to Schulman who bet and both opponents called.

Schulman was now pat on the second draw while the others still needed one. Schulman bet again and got two folds as he scooped a sizeable pot.

Tags: Brant HaleMichael CasellaNick Schulman

Hale Continues to Climb

Level 27 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante
Brant Hale
Brant Hale

Brant Hale raised first to act and was called by Scott Seiver in the small blind and Gary Benson in the big blind.

Everyone drew one on the first draw and Seiver checked to Benson, who bet. Both Hale and Seiver called.

On the second draw, Seiver and Hale drew one while Benson stood pat. Sevier checked, Benson bet, and Hale raised. Seiver got out of the way and Benson called.

Both players stood pat on the end and Benson check-called a bet from Hale, who fanned out 654A for a six. Benson sent his cards into the muck and Hale was awarded the sizable pot.

Tags: Brant HaleGary BensonScott Seiver

More for Hale as he Forces a Fold from Schulman

Level 27 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Scott Seiver raised from the hijack, Brant Hale flatted on the button, and Nick Schulman came along from the small blind.

Schulman drew two while the others drew one. It checked to Hale who bet. Schulman check-raised, Seiver folded, and Hale called.

Both took one on the second draw and Hale called a bet from Schulman.

On the final draw both players still needed a card and Schulman checked. Hale put out a final bet and Schulman took around a minute before he opted to let it go, conceding the pot to Hale without showdown.

Tags: Brant HaleNick SchulmanScott Seiver

$25K Heads-Up Bracket Sets Up Potential Negreanu-Mizrachi Semifinal

Level 27 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante
Michaal Mizrachi x Daniel Negreanu
Michaal Mizrachi x Daniel Negreanu

The Round of 16 brackets are out for $25,000 Heads-Up Championship, and while Daniel Negreanu and Michael Mizrachi won't face each other in the Round of 16, the dream matchup remains very much alive.

The two GGPoker ambassadors landed on the opposite sides of the bracket on Sunday afternoon, meaning they could meet in Monday's semifinals if both can survive a gauntlet of tough opponents.

It would be one of the marquee clashes of the 2026 World Series of Poker. Negreanu is still one of poker's biggest stars and has already generated headlines this week after announcing that he and wife Amanda are expecting their first child.

Mizrachi, meanwhile, arrived in Las Vegas as the hottest name in the game following his historic 2025 WSOP Main Event victory and subsequent induction into the Poker Hall of Fame.

Hale Gets Some Breathing Room

Level 27 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Gary Benson raised on the button and called a three-bet from Brant Hale, who was in the small blind.

Both players drew one on the first draw and then Benson called a bet from Hale.

On the second draw, Hale stood pat and Benson drew one. Benson then called another bet from Hale.

Hale remained pat on the final draw and Benson took one off. Hale then bet his remaining chips and Benson quickly let his hand go.

Tags: Brant HaleGary Benson

Schulman Leaves Hale Short

Level 27 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Three ways after the first draw, Brant Hale checked from the big blind and Nick Schulman bet from under the gun. Stephan Nussrallah called from directly behind and Hale called as well.

Hale and Nussrallah drew one each on the second draw and Schulman stood pat. Hale then checked to Schulman, who bet. Both Nussrallah and Hale called.

On the final draw, Hale and Nussrallah drew one while Schulman remained pat. Action checked through and Schulman showed Q1052 for a queen badugi. Neither of his opponents could beat it and mucked — conceding the pot to Schulman.

Tags: Brant HaleNick SchulmanStephan Nussrallah