On May 26, the 2026 World Series of Poker opens in Las Vegas with a $550 No‑Limit Hold’em Mini Mystery. Players of all bankrolls can join, and those who survive to Day 2 earn a mystery bounty for every elimination, with one lucky hand drawing an envelope that holds a $1 million bounty.

High‑stakes fans will turn to the $25,000 Heads‑Up No‑Limit Hold’em Championship, a 64‑player knockout that crowns a bracelet winner and a half‑million‑dollar first prize. The invite‑only $1 million Minimum‑Buy‑In Game, now in Las Vegas, will feature Alan Keating, Mike Moncek and billionaire Stanley Tang, alongside seasoned pros and rising stars eager to test their mettle today.

Mid‑field excitement rises with the $50,000 Poker Players Championship, a nine‑variant test that attracts only about 90 entrants each year. Meanwhile, the $10,000 Main Event, the crown jewel of the series, promises a global field of thousands and the chance for a life‑changing payout, chasing a title and a record‑breaking prize pool that draws attention.

Legendary figures shape the narrative. Shaun Deeb, with eight bracelets in the last decade, dominates every event, while Benny Glaser, the only player to win three bracelets in one year, seeks to avoid the post‑glory slump. Phil Hellmuth, the record 17‑bracelet holder, remains a central spectacle, ensuring the series stays iconic for players worldwide every.