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The 57th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) is continuing its tradition at the Horseshoe and Paris casinos in Las Vegas, drawing players from around the globe. With over ten players already capturing coveted WSOP bracelets, the event has seen both new champions and returning winners adding to their records.
Among the major results so far, Philip Chun from Beverly Hills earned his first WSOP bracelet in Event #1, turning a $550 buy-in into a $400,000 prize with guidance from five-time bracelet winner Kristen Foxen. In Event #7, Dimitar Danchev from Bulgaria clinched his second bracelet after defeating Nikita Kuznetsov in the $25,000 Heads Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship, collecting $800,000 for his efforts.
Other highlights include Michael Casella, an Irvine-based chess master, who prevailed over 2025 Poker Hall of Fame inductee Nick Schulman in Event #8 and took home $141,963. Scott Clements of Lynden, Washington, captured his fourth career bracelet by winning Event #9, earning $450,176 in the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship.
Karapet Galstyan, from Los Altos, California, transitioned his previous online success into a live victory in Event #10 for $259,829. Stephen Hubbard of Sandy, Utah, secured his first bracelet and a $155,819 prize by winning the $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw in Event #11.
The series is set to continue with notable upcoming events, including the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship on June 5 and the $25,000 High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold’em on June 6. Large fields and top-tier competition are anticipated in the days ahead as the tournament resumes.
Poker fans can follow the WSOP excitement through ESPN broadcasts, the WSOP YouTube channel, or official updates via the WSOP Live app and social media platforms.
