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2026 World Series of Poker
Event #84: $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1
Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1
Buy-in
$5,000
Prize Pool
$5,579,800
Total Entries
1,213
Level
38
Blinds
600,000 / 1,200,000
Ante
1,200,000
Entries
1,213
Players Left
8
Players Left 1 / 1,213
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On the last hand before the end of registration, Ray Medlin moved all in with just 15,500 chips from middle position.
Phil Hellmuth, who entered the event one hand prior, shoved from the hijack with all 50,000 of the chips he just purchased.
Julien Sitbon made the call from the button.
Ray Medlin: 4♣4♦
Phil Hellmuth: J♣10♣
Julien Sitbon: 8♥7♦
The runout 9♥2♥6♥5♦Q♠ ran Hellmuth and Medlin both out, as Sitbon flopped a combo draw and turned a straight for the win and double knockout to give him a total of 11 bounties to go with a decent stack.
Hellmuth hurried to the WSOP LIVE app to reenter.
"Ah, it was my second hand, but it's a rebuy," Hellmuth shrugged.
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The 2026 World Series of Poker turns up the pace with Event #84: $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em, a one-day sprint where every decision could carry an immediate financial reward. This eight-handed event kicks off at 2 p.m. local time on Friday, July 3 at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, with each player in the field carrying a $1,500 bounty on their head.
With 20-minute levels and a 50,000 starting stack, there is little room to sit back and wait. Players are incentivized to stay aggressive throughout, knowing each knockout adds instant value on top of any eventual payout. Late registration remains open for 12 levels, keeping the door open for late entries in what is expected to be a fast-moving and volatile contest. PokerNews traditional coverage will begin after registration closes.
📌 Event Snapshot
- Event: #84 – $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty
- Date: July 3, 2026
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Buy-In: $5,000
- Format: No-Limit Hold’em (8-Handed, Bounty)
- Starting Stack: 50,000 chips
- Levels: 20 minutes
- Late Registration: 12 levels (≈ 6:45 p.m.)
- Reentries: one per player
- Bounty: $1,500 per elimination
- 2025 Winner: Netanel Stern ($618,377)
Structure and Schedule
This is a one-day event, with cards in the air from 2 p.m. local time on July 3. Players begin with 50,000 chips and compete through 20-minute levels, creating a fast-paced structure where stacks can fluctuate quickly.
Fifteen-minute breaks give players a welcome break from the action after Levels 6, 9, and 12, and continue at regular intervals thereafter. Late registration closes after Level 12, at approximately 6:45 p.m.
Each elimination earns players a $1,500 bounty, although those rewards cannot be redeemed until after 8 p.m. The tournament is expected to play down to a winner in a single session, which could result in a late finish for all involved.
Why This Event Matters
This is one of the most action-packed events on the schedule, blending a turbo structure with the added incentive of bounties. Players are constantly weighing survival against the value of chasing knockouts, often leading to bigger pots and looser calls than in traditional formats.
Past Champions & History
Netanel Stern captured the title in 2025, navigating the fast structure and bounty dynamics to claim $618,377 just 2 hours before he had to leave to catch a flight!
Stern told PokerNews, “It feels good. I’m an amateur player. So it’s by the help of God; that’s the only thing. I’m here by mistake. I didn’t know about this tournament because today I’m flying. But my friend sent me a message: ‘There’s a tournament, $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty.’ I said, ‘Maybe I’ll go,’ otherwise I would have lost it at the roulette. So I came, and the rest is history.”
2025 was the first-ever year of the event, meaning Stern remains the only champion.
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Event #84: $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em
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