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Las Vegas continues to host dramatic moments at the 2026 World Series of Poker, where the latest events have seen two players secure their first WSOP gold bracelets. In Event #58, featuring the $1,500 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw, Michelle Chin from Taiwan overcame Daniel Strelitz in a heads-up battle, earning her inaugural bracelet and a prize of $161,313. Chin’s victory marks her as the second woman to win a bracelet at this year’s series, an accomplishment she shares with Kristen Foxen.
Event #59, the $500 No-Limit Hold’em Salute to Warriors, concluded with Prashanth Nataraj of New York City capturing the title and a $208,800 payday. The tournament, dedicated to United States veterans, provided Nataraj the opportunity to convert a modest buy-in into a significant win, further expanding the cultural diversity of this year’s lineup of champions.
The coming days promise more high-stakes action, beginning with the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship on June 26, considered by many players as the pinnacle event for Pot-Limit Omaha specialists. This will be followed by the $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event and the $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em, both scheduled for June 28, and expected to attract large, competitive fields.
Coverage of the WSOP 2026 continues across multiple platforms, including ESPN’s televised broadcasts and real-time updates through the WSOP YouTube channel and the WSOP Live app. Fans and participants can keep pace with the latest developments via WSOP’s official social media channels.
The World Series of Poker remains the most prestigious tournament series in the game, offering a diverse schedule and drawing players from around the globe to compete for poker accolades and life-changing prizes.




