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The World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas is reaching a critical juncture, with the money bubble expected to burst on Day 4 at Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas. Participants who survive today’s action are guaranteed a minimum payout of $15,000, while the eventual winner will claim a top prize of $10 million.
Among the notable tournament leaders is Sasha Liu, who currently holds the largest stack as just seven players remain before players are officially in the money. Other players with significant chip counts include Martin Zamani, Levon Khachatryan, Robert Gill, and Zdenek Zizka. The final table guarantees at least $1 million for each player reaching that stage.
Recent festivities also saw Zixuan Liu from China clinch their first gold bracelet in Event #85: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em, defeating Justin Shiao to secure a $219,391 payday. This result marks Liu’s biggest career win to date at the WSOP.
This year’s Main Event features participants from 111 countries, with large contingents from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. California leads all U.S. states in player representation. Notably, the field includes both the series’ oldest player, Marshall Brenden at 94 years old, and its youngest, Trevor O’Brien, just over 21.
The upcoming schedule features a variety of poker formats, including a mixed game tournament on July 10, a low-stakes event designed for recreational players, and the concluding $25,000 High Roller H.O.R.S.E. on July 13. Fans can follow coverage via ESPN and the WSOP YouTube channel, or get live updates and event registration via the WSOP Live app.
