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2026 WSOP Main Event: 9,208 Entries Make It the Fourth-Largest in History
The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event attracted 9,208 entries, making it the fourth-largest in history. The event saw a 5.4-percent decline in entries compared to the previous year, which had 9,735 entries. Despite the decline, the 2026 Main Event still ranks as one of the largest in WSOP history.
The prize pool for the 2026 Main Event is $85,634,400, with the top 1,382 finishers making the money. The champion will earn $10,000,000, while the runner-up will take home $6,000,000. The top nine finishers are all set to earn at least seven-figure paydays.
This year’s Main Event continues a trend of large fields and substantial prize pools, with the top nine finishers earning at least seven-figure paydays. The top 80 finishers will earn at least $105,000. The decline in entries is notable, but the event remains one of the most significant in WSOP history.
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