2026 WSOP Results: Latest Bracelet Winners and Highlights

The 2026 World Series of Poker is underway at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. Five gold bracelets have been awarded across no-limit hold'em, Omaha, pot-limit Omaha, and stud events. The series also debuted a major new addition: the Mothership stage inside the Paris Ballroom. The WSOP Circuit also wrapped its Las Vegas stop at Planet Hollywood in January, with Darren Rabinowitz taking the $175,430 top prize from a 616-entry field and a $933,240 prize pool.

Neppl and Gheba Kick Off the 2026 WSOP With Bracelets

New Mexico poker dealer Jerome Neppl won the $500 Industry Employees No-Limit Hold'em event, topping 906 entries for $64,083. Neppl entered the final day as chip leader and defeated Sean Hamrick heads-up around 2 a.m. "This money is life-changing and will help me get debt-free," Neppl said.

Daniyal Gheba claimed the first open bracelet of the series in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight-Max event. The Las Vegas player topped 570 entries for a career-high $502,985. His win was also the first bracelet awarded on the new Mothership stage. Coaches Chance Kornuth and Alex Foxen were on the rail to celebrate.

Daly Wins Third Bracelet in Three Years, Wang Claims First Gold

Texas pro Jason Daly earned his third WSOP bracelet in three years. He topped 828 entries in the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better event for $191,362.

The final table included 90-year-old Perry Green, who finished sixth in his bid to become the oldest bracelet winner in WSOP history.

Daly defeated Dorian Rios in a lengthy heads-up battle. Yang Wang added to the bracelet count in the $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event. Wang overcame a short stack and defeated Jesse Lonis heads-up for $595,388 and his first WSOP gold.

Cheung Wins Stud as Hellmuth Chases Bracelet No. 18

Scotland's James Cheung claimed his first WSOP bracelet in the $1,500 Seven Card Stud event, topping 359 entries for $103,185. Cheung defeated five-time bracelet winner Brian Yoon heads-up, describing the result as a dream outcome. "He was the end boss when I first played in the WSOP," Cheung said. "To overcome him and win my first WSOP bracelet is a great tournament narrative for me." The win was also the largest live tournament score of his career. Elsewhere, Phil Hellmuth reached the final 15 players of the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship, sitting sixth in chips as he chases an 18th bracelet.