2026 World Series of Poker

Event #90: $50,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em
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Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Event Info
Buy-in
$50,000
Prize Pool
$9,595,000
Total Entries
202
Players Left
13
Average Chip Stack
4,661,538
Total Chips
60,600,000
Next Payout
Place 13
$122,526
Level Info
Level
20
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
100,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
131
Players Left
51
Players Left 13 / 202
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Minko Bests James

Erick Torres
Erick Torres
Level 1 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Vladimir Minko
Vladimir Minko

Vladimir Minko opened to 4,000 from the hijack before Robert James made it 14,000 on the button. Minko made the call.

The 9♠9♣3♦ flop led to a check from James. Minko bet 9,000 in response, and James called.

Both players checked the J♣ turn to bring the 10♠ river. James chose to wager 26,000, and Minko made the call to go to a showdown.

James showed 8♥8♠ for eights and nines, but it was no good as Minko revealed he hit the turn with A♣J♦ for jacks up to take the pot.

Tags: Robert JamesVladimir Minko