2026 WSOP Final Nine Players Vie for $10 Million

The 2026 World Series of Poker has narrowed to a field of nine contenders, each eyeing a top prize of $10 million. This elite group will battle it out for the championship title over the next few days. No previous winner remains among the survivors, setting the stage for fresh history.

The main event kicked off eight days ago with a record entry of 9,208 participants. While the global soccer stage saw Brazil’s exit from the 2026 World Cup, star Neymar Jr. chose to join the poker fray. He logged a presence at the tournament but fell short of reaching the final table.

Finalists Selected

• Lucas Jumalon
• Rami Hammoud
• Jamie Shaevel
• Greg Mueller
• Michael Gagliano
• Mario Boos
• Lauri Saaskilahti
• Han Feng
• Evagoras Evagorou

Each competitor secures a minimum payday of $1 million, as reported by ESPN. The field will regroup for a several‑week pause before the action resumes. Final‑table play is scheduled for August 3 through August 5 at the Paris Las Vegas casino.

Chip Leaders and Laggards

Chip leader Lucas Jumalon, age 22, commands 194 million chips heading into the final table. In contrast, Evagoras Evagorou sits at the bottom of the stack with just 22.5 million chips. The disparity in stack sizes promises intense strategic play in the coming rounds.

The Missing Champion

Defending champion Michael Mizrachi was eliminated on day five, finishing 241st and collecting $50,000. His early exit ensures the title will change hands for the first time this year. The absence of any prior victor among the nine heightens the intrigue of an unknown champion emerging.

Scheduling the Showdown

Final‑table action is slated for August 3 through August 5 at the Paris Las Vegas casino. Coverage will air across multiple ESPN channels, giving fans detailed insight into each hand. The extended break offers players time to refine strategies before the decisive three‑day showdown.