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Lucas Jumalon, who claimed the 2026 WSOP Main Event title for $10 million, now holds the chip lead heading into the final day of the $1,700 WSOP Circuit Main Event at TCH Social in Austin, Texas.
Jumalon is aiming for his first WSOP Circuit ring, along with the top prize of $433,670. He bagged 11.2 million chips, translating to 186 big blinds, giving him a commanding advantage over the field.
Just 18 players remain from an original field of 2,090 entries. Ryan Brown sits in second place with 8.2 million chips, while Brant Jolly is third with 7 million. Play resumes Monday at 2 p.m. CT.
Even the short stacks remain dangerous, as John Holley holds the smallest stack at 1.3 million chips, still worth 21 big blinds. Every remaining player is guaranteed at least $15,530, with a minimum $40,100 payout for those reaching the final table.
Jumalon, the second-youngest World Champion in WSOP history at age 22, showed similar dominance during his Main Event run this summer, entering the final table with the chip lead and never relinquishing it. He ultimately defeated Lauri Saaskilahti heads-up to capture the title.
A win in Austin would mark Jumalon’s second WSOP-branded Main Event victory in under two months, further cementing his rapid rise in the poker world. The final day’s action will be streamed live on YouTube by Texas Card House.
